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- | The '''Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis''' is an [[occult]] society in the [[United Kingdom]] interested in [[magick]] and [[Typhon|typhonian]] concepts. | + | The '''Typhonian Order''', formerly "Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis," is an [[occult]] society in the United Kingdom interested in [[magick]] and [[Typhon|Typhonian]] concepts. |
- | It was founded by [[Kenneth Grant]], who disputed the claim of heritage the "Caliphate" [[Ordo Templi Orientis]] made concerning the original occult order that [[Aleister Crowley]] had made famous. The prefix "Typhonian" is only a commonly-accepted distinguisher in the range of OTOs, not an official part of the name of the organization. | + | It was founded by [[Kenneth Grant]], who disputed the claim of heritage the "Caliphate" (i.e. [[Ordo Templi Orientis]]) made concerning the original occult order that [[Aleister Crowley]] had made famous. |
- | The number of members has so far never exceeded a few dozen and there is very little activity outside the UK, but the '''T.O.T.O.''' is still among the most well-known magical orders, apparently through the books of its founder. In particular, it has influenced [[Setianism]] and [[Dragon Rouge]] and was instrumental in the creation of the [[Maat Magick]] movement. | + | The number of members has so far never exceeded a few dozen and there is very little activity outside the UK, but the Typhonian Order is still among the most well-known magical orders, apparently through the books of its founder. In particular, it has influenced [[Setianism]] and [[Dragon Rouge]] and was instrumental in the creation of the [[Maat Magick]] movement. |
- | While the group still promotes the Law of [[Thelema]], it appears to focus more on exploration of foreign intelligence such as [[Extraterrestrial life]] and [[demon|demons]], and on the darker aspects of metaphysical existence. The organization has shifted from a formal hierarchy to a loose hierarchical framework. | + | While the group still promotes the Law of [[Thelema]], it appears to focus more on exploration of alien consciousnesses such as [[extraterrestrial life]] and [[demon|demons]], and on the darker aspects of metaphysics. The organization has shifted from a formal hierarchy to a loose hierarchical framework. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
- | *Wikipedia (2005). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhonian_Ordo_Templi_Orientis Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis]. Retrieved 9 March 2005. | + | *Wikipedia (2005). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhonian_Ordo_Templi_Orientis Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis]. Retrieved 9 March 2005. Consulted for changes 23 July 2009. |
==External Links== | ==External Links== |
Current revision
The Typhonian Order, formerly "Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis," is an occult society in the United Kingdom interested in magick and Typhonian concepts.
It was founded by Kenneth Grant, who disputed the claim of heritage the "Caliphate" (i.e. Ordo Templi Orientis) made concerning the original occult order that Aleister Crowley had made famous.
The number of members has so far never exceeded a few dozen and there is very little activity outside the UK, but the Typhonian Order is still among the most well-known magical orders, apparently through the books of its founder. In particular, it has influenced Setianism and Dragon Rouge and was instrumental in the creation of the Maat Magick movement.
While the group still promotes the Law of Thelema, it appears to focus more on exploration of alien consciousnesses such as extraterrestrial life and demons, and on the darker aspects of metaphysics. The organization has shifted from a formal hierarchy to a loose hierarchical framework.
References
- Wikipedia (2005). Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhonian_Ordo_Templi_Orientis). Retrieved 9 March 2005. Consulted for changes 23 July 2009.
External Links
- Kenneth Grant and the Typhonian O.T.O. (http://user.cyberlink.ch/~koenig/k_grant.htm) The view of a skeptical outsider