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quote ideas

  • comme il faut - as it should be
  • à qui mieux mieux - to outdo someone
  • pisser dans un violon - to waste your efforts
  • cold like a stone
  • cold to the touch
  • black light
  • sick joke
  • my skin crawls
  • pure disgust
  • come what may
  • lit like a match
  • e2tmr
  • elliexpedition
  • ellievoyage
  • fromdaysoff
  • girlgrandtour
  • odyssellie
  • gonevoyage

ideas

  • antillaise
  • sjw copypasta
  • swarthoid
  • Accelerapinism
  • Fleepilled
  • foidlet
  • sp/sx
  • stacy in mumbai
  • Stacylite
  • oiseaux
  • anais nin
  • beatitude
  • benign violation theory
  • house of mirth
  • Hyacinth
  • Ouroboros
  • paradisiacal
  • saccharinity
  • seraphic
  • aphoristic
  • Ozymandias
  • Misanthropulsar
  • Galatea
  • soubriquet
  • la dolce vita
  • Marguerite Porete
  • Scheherazade
  • scrivener
  • Semantics
  • bohemian vendetta
  • larry lovestein and the velvet revival
  • st john green band
  • claircognizant
  • divine feminine mysticism
  • kali esoteric
  • lux mentis lux orbis
  • o louco tarot
  • resquiescat in pace
  • Sacrosanctity
  • Beatific
  • galatea
  • gematria
  • eldritch
  • polymorphism
  • Deracinate
  • TBHNGL
  • Verachten Theorie
  • aggrandize
  • Alexithymia
  • altruistic
  • Ascetic
  • hypergamy
  • Jubilancy meaning
  • Karezza
  • Misanthropulsar meaning
  • persona non grata
  • sycophantic meaning
  • pixsy
  • tezeta
  • agaturbia
  • vagabond
  • asclepius
  • copacetic
  • sejant
  • andromeda
  • Personalitycel
  • Enneagram
  • Sobriquet
  • username ideas
  • Misanthropulsar
  • Galatea
  • Deracinate
  • TBHNGL
  • Verachten Theorie
  • Personalitycel
  • Enneagram
  • Sobriquet
  • soubriquet

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Literary Terms

  • Action – Events or deeds that move the plot forward.
  • Ad Hominem – Argument attacking the person rather than the issue.
  • Adage – Short proverb expressing general truth.
  • Adventure – Story genre involving risk, excitement, or exploration.
  • Allegory – Narrative with symbolic meaning beyond the literal.
  • Alliteration – Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
  • Allusion – Indirect reference to another text, event, or figure.
  • Alter Ego – Secondary self or character representing another side.
  • Ambiguity – Unclear or multiple possible meanings.
  • Amplification – Expanding a point through repetition or elaboration.
  • Anachronism – Something out of its proper historical time.
  • Anagram – Rearranged letters forming a new word or phrase.
  • Analogy – Comparison showing similarity between two things.
  • Anaphora – Repetition of words at the beginning of clauses.
  • Anecdote – Short, personal story illustrating a point.
  • Antagonist – Character or force opposing the protagonist.
  • Anthimeria – Using one part of speech as another (e.g., noun as verb).
  • Anthropomorphism – Giving human traits to animals or objects.
  • Antithesis – Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas.
  • Antonomasia – Substituting a title or epithet for a proper name.
  • APA Citation – Academic citation style by the American Psychological Association.
  • Aphorism – Brief statement expressing a general truth.
  • Aphorismus – Rhetorical questioning of a word’s proper use.
  • Apologia – Formal defense of a belief or action.
  • Apologue – Moral fable, often with animals.
  • Aporia – Expression of doubt, real or feigned.
  • Aposiopesis – Breaking off speech suddenly, leaving it unfinished.
  • Appositive – Noun or phrase renaming another noun.
  • Archaism – Use of old-fashioned language.
  • Archetype – Universal symbol, theme, or character pattern.
  • Argument – Reasoned statement aiming to persuade.
  • Assonance – Repetition of vowel sounds.
  • Asyndeton – Omission of conjunctions for effect.
  • Atmosphere – Overall mood of a work.
  • Autobiography – Author’s self-written life story.
  • Ballad – Narrative poem, often with rhythm and repetition.
  • Bathos – Sudden drop from serious to trivial.
  • Bildungsroman – Coming-of-age novel.
  • Burlesque – Comic imitation through exaggeration.
  • Buzzword – Overused trendy word or phrase.
  • Cacophony – Harsh, discordant sound.
  • Caesura – Pause within a line of poetry.
  • Catharsis – Emotional release experienced by audience.
  • Character – Person or being in a literary work.
  • Characterization – Methods of developing characters.
  • Chiasmus – Reversal of word order for effect.
  • Chronicle – Factual account of events in order.
  • Chronology – Arrangement of events in time.
  • Circumlocution – Indirect or wordy way of speaking.
  • Cliché – Overused expression or idea.
  • Cliffhanger – Ending that leaves suspense unresolved.
  • Climax – Turning point of highest tension.
  • Coherence – Logical and consistent connection of ideas.
  • Comedy – Literary genre with humor and happy ending.
  • Comic Relief – Humorous scene to relieve tension.
  • Connotation – Implied or emotional meaning of a word.
  • Consonance – Repetition of consonant sounds.
  • Contrast – Emphasizing differences between elements.
  • Conundrum – Riddle or difficult problem.
  • Cynicism – Attitude of distrust or skepticism.
  • Denotation – Literal dictionary meaning of a word.
  • Denouement – Resolution after the climax.
  • Deus ex machina – Unexpected plot device resolving conflict.
  • Deuteragonist – Second most important character.
  • Diacope – Repetition of words with interruption.
  • Dialect – Regional or social variety of language.
  • Dialogue – Conversation between characters.
  • Diction – Word choice.
  • Dilemma – Situation with difficult choices.
  • Doppelganger – Double or twin of a character.
  • Double Entendre – Phrase with double meaning, often risqué.
  • Drama – Genre involving conflict and emotion.
  • Dramatic Irony – Audience knows what characters don’t.
  • Dystopia – Fictional oppressive society.
  • Elegy – Poem mourning the dead.
  • Ellipsis – Omission indicated by “…” or implied gaps.
  • Encomium – Formal expression of praise.
  • Enjambment – Continuation of sentence beyond line break in poetry.
  • Enthymeme – Argument with an unstated premise.
  • Epigram – Short, witty statement.
  • Epilogue – Conclusion at the end of a work.
  • Epiphany – Sudden realization or insight.
  • Epistrophe – Repetition of words at clause ends.
  • Epitaph – Inscription honoring the dead.
  • Epithet – Descriptive phrase expressing quality.
  • Eponym – Name of a person used for something (e.g., “Sandwich”).
  • Equivocation – Use of ambiguous language to mislead.
  • Essay – Short nonfiction composition.
  • Etymology – Study of word origins.
  • Euphemism – Polite expression for something unpleasant.
  • Excursus – Digression from main subject.
  • Exemplum – Short story to illustrate a moral.
  • Exposition – Background information in a story.
  • Extended Metaphor – Metaphor developed at length.
  • Fable – Short tale with moral, often with animals.
  • Fairy Tale – Story with magical elements.
  • Fantasy – Genre with supernatural or magical elements.
  • Farce – Comedy with exaggerated, improbable situations.
  • Figures of Speech – Nonliteral language devices.
  • Flash-forward – Scene set in future of narrative.
  • Flashback – Scene returning to earlier events.
  • Folklore – Traditional stories of a culture.
  • Foreshadowing – Hints of future events.
  • Foreword – Introductory note before main text.
  • Genre – Category of literary work.
  • Haiku – Japanese poem with 3 lines (5-7-5 syllables).
  • Hamartia – Fatal flaw leading to downfall.
  • Harangue – Long, aggressive speech.
  • Homage – Work showing respect to another.
  • Homograph – Word spelled the same, different meaning.
  • Homophone – Word sounding the same, different meaning/spelling.
  • Horror – Genre designed to frighten.
  • Hubris – Excessive pride leading to downfall.
  • Hyperbaton – Unusual word order.
  • Hyperbole – Exaggeration for emphasis.
  • Idiom – Expression with figurative meaning.
  • Imagery – Descriptive language appealing to senses.
  • Inference – Conclusion drawn from evidence.
  • Innuendo – Indirect or suggestive remark.
  • Intertextuality – Shaping text through references to others.
  • Invective – Insulting or abusive language.
  • Irony – Saying the opposite of what is meant, or outcome opposite of expected.
  • Jargon – Specialized language of a group.
  • Juxtaposition – Placing elements side by side for contrast.
  • Kairos – Rhetorical appeal to timeliness/opportunity.
  • Legend – Traditional story sometimes based on history.
  • Limerick – Humorous 5-line poem with rhyme scheme AABBA.
  • Lingo – Informal word for specialized language.
  • Literary Device – Technique used to create effect.
  • Litotes – Understatement using double negatives.
  • Malapropism – Mistaken use of similar-sounding word.
  • Maxim – Short rule of conduct or principle.
  • Melodrama – Drama with exaggerated emotions.
  • Memoir – Personal account of life events.
  • Metanoia – Rhetorical correction of a statement.
  • Metaphor – Direct comparison between unlike things.
  • Metonymy – Substituting related term for something.
  • Mnemonic – Device aiding memory.
  • Monologue – Extended speech by one character.
  • Montage – Series of images/scenes condensed together.
  • Motif – Recurring element with symbolic meaning.
  • Motto – Short phrase expressing belief.
  • Mystery – Story involving crime or puzzle.
  • Myth – Traditional story explaining origins or beliefs.
  • Narrative – Structured account of events.
  • Narrator – Voice telling the story.
  • Nemesis – Opponent causing downfall.
  • Neologism – Newly coined word.
  • Nostalgia – Sentimental longing for past.
  • Ode – Lyric poem praising something.
  • Onomatopoeia – Word imitating a sound.
  • Oxymoron – Combination of contradictory terms.
  • Palindrome – Word/phrase same forward and backward.
  • Parable – Story teaching a moral lesson.
  • Paradox – Statement that seems contradictory but may be true.
  • Parallelism – Balanced use of similar structures.
  • Paraphrase – Restating in different words.
  • Parody – Humorous imitation of a work.
  • Pastiche – Work imitating style of another.
  • Pathetic Fallacy – Attributing human emotions to nature.
  • Pejorative – Word with negative connotation.
  • Peripeteia – Sudden reversal of fortune.
  • Persona – Character or voice adopted by author.
  • Personification – Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
  • Plagiarism – Using another’s work without credit.
  • Platitude – Overused remark lacking originality.
  • Pleonasm – Redundant expression.
  • Plot – Sequence of events in a story.
  • Plot Twist – Unexpected turn in story.
  • Poetry – Literary art using rhythm, imagery, etc.
  • Point of View – Perspective from which story is told.
  • Polemic – Strong attack on an opinion.
  • Polyptoton – Repetition of words from same root.
  • Polysyndeton – Use of many conjunctions.
  • Premise – Statement forming basis of argument.
  • Prologue – Introductory section of a work.
  • Propaganda – Biased information to promote viewpoint.
  • Prose – Ordinary written or spoken language.
  • Protagonist – Main character.
  • Proverb – Short traditional saying.
  • Pseudonym – False or pen name.
  • Pun – Play on words with multiple meanings.
  • Quest – Journey with goal, often symbolic.
  • Rebus – Puzzle using pictures/letters to represent words.
  • Red Herring – Misleading clue.
  • Repetition – Reusing words/phrases for effect.
  • Resolution – Conclusion of conflict.
  • Rhetoric – Art of persuasion.
  • Rhetorical Device – Technique for persuasion or effect.
  • Rhetorical Question – Question asked for effect, not answer.
  • Rhyme – Similar end sounds in words.
  • Riddle – Puzzle in question form.
  • Romance – Story focused on love or adventure.
  • Sarcasm – Ironic remark intended to mock.
  • Sardonic – Grimly mocking tone.
  • Satire – Use of humor/irony to critique.
  • Science Fiction – Genre exploring futuristic/scientific themes.
  • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy – Prediction causing itself to become true.
  • Setting – Time and place of story.
  • Simile – Comparison using “like” or “as.”
  • Soliloquy – Speech by character revealing thoughts.
  • Sonnet – 14-line poem with specific rhyme scheme.
  • Stanza – Group of lines in a poem.
  • Stereotype – Oversimplified character type.
  • Story – Account of events, real or fictional.
  • Style – Author’s manner of expression.
  • Subtext – Underlying meaning beneath dialogue.
  • Surrealism – Movement emphasizing dreamlike irrationality.
  • Symbol – Object or image representing deeper meaning.
  • Synecdoche – Part representing the whole.
  • Synesthesia – Blending of sensory experiences.
  • Synonym – Word with same meaning as another.
  • Synopsis – Summary of main points.
  • Tautology – Redundant repetition of meaning.
  • Theme – Central idea of a work.
  • Thesis – Main argument or claim.
  • Thriller – Genre of suspense and excitement.
  • Tone – Author’s attitude toward subject.
  • Tragedy – Drama with downfall of protagonist.
  • Trope – Common recurring literary device.
  • Truism – Obvious, self-evident statement.
  • Turning Point – Critical moment shifting direction.
  • Understatement – Deliberate minimization.
  • Urban Legend – Modern folklore story.
  • Utopia – Idealized perfect society.
  • Verisimilitude – Appearance of truth or realism.
  • Vernacular – Everyday language of a region.
  • Vignette – Short descriptive scene.
  • Villain – Character opposing the hero.
  • Voice – Distinct style or perspective of author/narrator.
  • Wit – Clever, humorous expression.
  • Wordplay – Playful use of language.
  • Zeugma – Word applying to two others in different senses.

Here’s an expanded version of those four literary terms, with definition, origin/etymology, usage, and examples:

  • Neologism – A newly coined word, expression, or phrase, often created to describe something novel. Neologisms may arise from technological advances, cultural shifts, or creative language play.

    • Origin: From Greek néos (new) + lógos (word).
    • Usage: Neologisms often begin in subcultures or specialized fields before entering mainstream language. They may be embraced or ridiculed.
    • Examples:
      • Spork (spoon + fork) – utensil combining both.
      • Blog (from “weblog”).
      • Selfie (self-photograph).
      • Meme (coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976).

    • Anagram – A form of wordplay where the letters of a word or phrase are rearranged to create a new one, using all the original letters exactly once. Anagrams can be clever puzzles, poetic devices, or hidden messages.

    • Origin: From Greek ana- (back, again) + gramma (letter).

    • Usage: Popular in riddles, cryptography, and literature (e.g., pseudonyms). Writers sometimes use anagrams to conceal names or insert playful commentary.
    • Examples:
      • Dormitory → Dirty room.
      • Listen → Silent.
      • The eyes → They see.
      • William Shakespeare → I am a weakish speller.

    • Malapropism – The mistaken use of a word in place of one that sounds similar, often producing an unintentionally amusing effect. Sometimes called a “dogberryism.”

    • Origin: From Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Richard Sheridan’s 1775 play The Rivals, who misused words comically (her name itself comes from French mal à propos = “inappropriate”).

    • Usage: Common in comedic writing to highlight ignorance or eccentricity. Also occurs naturally in everyday speech.
    • Examples:
      • “He is the pineapple of politeness” (intending pinnacle).
      • “Texas has a lot of electrical votes” (intending electoral).
      • Common modern slips: supposively for supposedly; for all intensive purposes for for all intents and purposes.

    • Cliché – An expression, idea, or element that has been overused to the point of losing its originality, freshness, or meaning. Clichés are often predictable and lack impact.

    • Origin: French word cliché, originally referring to a stereotype printing plate that reproduced the same phrase repeatedly.

    • Usage: Clichés are considered stylistically weak in literature because they signal unoriginal thought. Writers often avoid them, subvert them, or replace them with fresh imagery.
    • Examples:
      • “Time heals all wounds.”
      • “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
      • “What goes around comes around.”
      • “Plenty of fish in the sea.”

languages

  • Arabic

    • Oxford Arabic Dictionary (Arabic–English)

    • Bangla (Bengali)

    • Oxford Bengali Dictionary (Bangla–English)

    • Bulgarian

    • Тълковен речник на съвременния български език (Explanatory Dictionary of Modern Bulgarian)

    • Catalan

    • Larousse Diccionari de la llengua catalana

    • Cantonese (Traditional)

    • 英譯廣東口語詞典 (Cantonese–English Dictionary)

    • Chinese (Simplified)

    • 现代汉语规范词典 (Xiandai Hanyu Guifan Cidian)

    • 牛津英汉汉英词典 (Oxford English–Chinese Dictionary)
    • 汉语成语词典 (Chinese Idiom Dictionary)
    • 现代汉语同义词典 (Chinese Synonym Dictionary)

    • Chinese (Traditional)

    • 五南國語活用辭典 (Wu-Nan Mandarin Usage Dictionary)

    • 譯典通英漢雙向字典 (English–Chinese Bi-directional Dictionary)

    • Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong)

    • 商務新詞典（全新版） (Commercial Press New Dictionary)

    • 漢英對照成語詞典 (Chinese–English Idiom Dictionary)

    • Czech

    • Velký anglicko–český a česko–anglický slovník (Czech–English)

    • Danish

    • Politikens Nudansk Ordbog

    • Dutch

    • Prisma Woordenboek Nederlands

    • Prisma Handwoordenboek Engels (Dutch–English)

    • English (UK)

    • Oxford Dictionary of English

    • Oxford Thesaurus of English

    • English (US)

    • New Oxford American Dictionary

    • Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus

    • Finnish

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    • French

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    • Oxford–Hachette French Dictionary (French–English)

    • German

    • Duden–Wissensnetz deutsche Sprache

    • Oxford German Dictionary (German–English)
    • PONS Großwörterbuch Französisch–Deutsch (German–French)

    • Greek

    • Stavropoulos Oxford Greek Dictionary (Greek–English)

    • Gujarati

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    • Hungarian

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    • Indonesian

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    • Italian

    • Dizionario Italiano – Università Press (Italian)

    • Oxford Paravia Il Dizionario Inglese (Italian–English)

    • Japanese

    • スーパー大辞林 (Super Daijirin – Japanese)

    • ウィズダム英和辞典／和英辞典 (Wisdom Japanese–English Dictionary)
    • 超級クラウン中日辞典 (Super Crown Japanese–Chinese, Simplified)

    • Kannada

    • Oxford Kannada Dictionary (Kannada–English)

    • Korean

    • 뉴에이스 국어사전 (New Ace Korean Dictionary)

    • 뉴에이스 영한사전 / 한영사전 (New Ace Korean–English Dictionary)

    • Malay

    • Kamus Komprehensif Bahasa – Oxford Fajar

    • Kamus Dwibahasa Melayu – Oxford Fajar (Malay–English)

    • Malayalam

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    • Norwegian

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    • Polish

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    • Uniwersalny słownik języka polskiego

    • Portuguese

    • Dicionário de Português – Universidade Press (Portuguese)

    • Oxford Portuguese Dictionary (Portuguese–English)

    • Punjabi

    • Oxford Punjabi Dictionary (Punjabi–English)

    • Romanian

    • Dicționarul explicativ al limbii române

    • Russian

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    • Oxford Russian Dictionary (Russian–English)

    • Spanish

    • Larousse Diccionario de la Lengua Española

    • Gran Diccionario Oxford Español–Inglés (Spanish–English)

    • Swedish

    • NE Ordbok (Swedish)

    • Nationalencyklopedin (Swedish–English)

    • Tamil

    • Oxford Tamil Dictionary (Tamil–English)

    • Telugu

    • Oxford Telugu Dictionary (Telugu–English)

    • Thai

    • พจนานุกรมไทย ฉบับทันสมัยและสมบูรณ์ (Modern Thai Dictionary)

    • พจนานุกรมอังกฤษ–ไทย & ไทย–อังกฤษ (Oxford Thai–English Dictionary)

    • Turkish

    • Arkadas Türkçe Sözlük

    • Oxford Turkish Dictionary (Turkish–English)

    • Urdu

    • Oxford Urdu Dictionary (Urdu–English)

    • Vietnamese

    • Từ điển Lạc Việt (Vietnamese–English)

  • General

    • Wikipedia
    • Apple Dictionary

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    • Bangla (Bengali)

    • Oxford Bengali Dictionary (Bangla–English)

    • Bulgarian

    • Тълковен речник на съвременния български език (Bulgarian)

    • Catalan

    • Larousse Diccionari de la llengua catalana

    • Cantonese (Traditional)

    • 英譯廣東口語詞典 (Cantonese–English Dictionary)

    • Chinese (Simplified)

    • 现代汉语规范词典

    • 牛津英汉汉英词典 (Oxford English–Chinese, Simplified)
    • 汉语成语词典 (Chinese Idiom Dictionary)
    • 现代汉语同义词典 (Chinese Synonym Dictionary)

    • Chinese (Traditional)

    • 五南國語活用辭典 (Wu-Nan Mandarin Usage Dictionary)

    • 譯典通英漢雙向字典 (English–Chinese Bi-directional Dictionary)

    • Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong)

    • 商務新詞典（全新版） (Commercial Press New Dictionary)

    • 漢英對照成語詞典 (Chinese–English Idiom Dictionary)

    • Czech

    • Velký anglicko–český a česko–anglický slovník (Czech–English)

    • Danish

    • Politikens Nudansk Ordbog

    • Dutch

    • Prisma Woordenboek Nederlands

    • Prisma Handwoordenboek Engels (Dutch–English)

    • English (UK)

    • Oxford Thesaurus of English

    • Oxford Dictionary of English

    • English (US)

    • New Oxford American Dictionary

    • Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus

    • Finnish

    • MOT sanakirja suomi–englanti / englanti–suomi (Finnish–English)

    • French

    • Multidictionnaire de la langue française

    • Oxford–Hachette French Dictionary (French–English)

    • German

    • Duden–Wissensnetz deutsche Sprache

    • Oxford German Dictionary (German–English)
    • PONS Großwörterbuch Französisch–Deutsch (German–French)

    • Greek

    • Stavropoulos Oxford Greek Dictionary (Greek–English)

    • Gujarati

    • Oxford Gujarati Dictionary (Gujarati–English)

    • Hindi

    • Oxford Hindi Dictionary (Hindi–English)

    • Hungarian

    • Magay Tamás Szótár (Hungarian–English)

    • Indonesian

    • Oxford Study Indonesian Dictionary (Indonesian–English)

    • Italian

    • Dizionario Italiano – Università Press (Italian)

    • Oxford Paravia Il Dizionario Inglese (Italian–English)

    • Japanese

    • スーパー大辞林 (Super Daijirin – Japanese)

    • ウィズダム英和辞典／和英辞典 (Wisdom Japanese–English Dictionary)
    • 超級クラウン中日辞典 (Super Crown Japanese–Chinese, Simplified)

    • Kannada

    • Oxford Kannada Dictionary (Kannada–English)

    • Korean

    • 뉴에이스 국어사전 (New Ace Korean Dictionary)

    • 뉴에이스 영한사전 / 한영사전 (New Ace Korean–English Dictionary)

    • Malay

    • Kamus Komprehensif Bahasa – Oxford Fajar

    • Kamus Dwibahasa Melayu – Oxford Fajar (Malay–English)

    • Malayalam

    • Oxford Malayalam Dictionary (Malayalam–English)

    • Norwegian

    • Norsk Ordbok (Norwegian Bokmål)

    • Polish

    • Oxford PWN Polish–English Dictionary (Polish–English)

    • Uniwersalny słownik języka polskiego

    • Portuguese

    • Dicionário de Português – Universidade Press

    • Oxford Portuguese Dictionary (Portuguese–English)

    • Punjabi

    • Oxford Punjabi Dictionary (Punjabi–English)

    • Romanian

    • Dicționarul explicativ al limbii române

    • Russian

    • Толковый словарь русского языка (Russian)

    • Oxford Russian Dictionary (Russian–English)

    • Spanish

    • Larousse Diccionario de la Lengua Española

    • Gran Diccionario Oxford Español–Inglés (Spanish–English)

    • Swedish

    • NE Ordbok (Swedish)

    • Nationalencyklopedin (Swedish–English)

    • Tamil

    • Oxford Tamil Dictionary (Tamil–English)

    • Telugu

    • Oxford Telugu Dictionary (Telugu–English)

    • Thai

    • พจนานุกรมไทย ฉบับทันสมัยและสมบูรณ์ (Modern Thai Dictionary)

    • พจนานุกรมอังกฤษ–ไทย & ไทย–อังกฤษ (Oxford Thai–English Dictionary)

    • Turkish

    • Arkadas Türkçe Sözlük

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  • alchemist: One who practices alchemy, blending material transformation with spiritual symbolism.
  • alchemy: A medieval and esoteric practice aiming at transmutation and enlightenment.
  • ancientwisdom: Teachings passed through mystical and philosophical traditions.
  • Android: Google’s mobile operating system.
  • Apple: Technology company; also shorthand for iOS devices.
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  • astrologia: Astrology (in Romance languages), study of celestial influence.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
  • AWS: Amazon Web Services, a leading cloud computing platform.
  • Blockchain: A decentralized, secure digital ledger technology.
  • Bitcoin: The first and most well-known cryptocurrency.
  • Books: Publications in fiction or nonfiction, knowledge sources.
  • Business: Commercial activity involving trade, services, or industry.
  • chaosmagick: Postmodern magical system emphasizing creativity and belief as tools.
  • Climate Change: Global shifts in climate patterns due to human and natural causes.
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  • Creativity: The ability to generate new and original ideas.
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  • Cybersecurity: Protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
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  • Data Visualization: Representing information graphically to reveal insights.
  • Defi: Short for decentralized finance, blockchain-based financial systems without intermediaries.
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  • DevOps: Practices combining software development and IT operations to shorten development cycles.
  • Docker: A platform for containerizing applications for easier deployment and scaling.
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  • Equality: Fair treatment and equal rights across groups and individuals.
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Art history is the study of artistic works throughout human history, analyzing their formal qualities, the historical and cultural contexts in which they were created, and their impact on societies. It encompasses a wide range of fields such as painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography, and can be explored through various approaches including chronological study, analysis of artistic movements like Romanticism and Art Nouveau, and examining specific artists.

Key Aspects of Art History

  • Scope
    It covers the full spectrum of human history, from prehistoric times to the present day, and explores art from diverse cultures worldwide. 
  • Disciplines
    The study includes painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, drawing, printmaking, photography, and interior design. 
  • Analysis and Research
    Art historians examine the stylistic and formal development of art, identify artists, authenticate artworks, determine the provenance (history of ownership), and research biographical data on artists. 

Eras and Movements
Art history is often organized by broad periods, such as: Prehistoric, Classical, Medieval, and Modern. 
Within these eras, numerous movements have shaped artistic development, including:

  • Romanticism
    An aesthetic movement that gained momentum in the early 19th century, influencing art and literature. 
  • Art Nouveau
    An energetic style popular from the 1890s to World War I, characterized by sinuous motifs inspired by nature. 
  • Impressionism
    An art movement in 19th-century France that focused on capturing light and color through techniques like plein air painting. 

Approaches to Studying Art History

  • Chronological Study
    Examining art in chronological order provides a historical overview of changes and developments over time. 
  • Contextual Analysis
    Analyzing the social, political, and cultural contexts in which art was created helps understand its meaning and purpose. 
  • Formal Analysis
    Focusing on the visual elements of an artwork, such as composition, color, and technique, to understand its aesthetic qualities. 
  • Self-Directed Learning
    Techniques like reading comprehensive surveys, taking introductory courses, and conducting special projects on particular artists can aid in self-study. 

Careers and Impact
Studying art history can lead to diverse career paths, including: 

  • Museum and gallery positions, such as conservation or collections management.
  • University professorships.
  • Art appraisal and sales.
  • Fundraising and development roles.

The discipline itself is evolving, as it seeks to reconcile its European origins with a globalized, multicultural world and innovate through digital media. 

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  1. Abraxas: A mystical Gnostic symbol representing the unity of opposites and the divine source of creation.
  2. Aether: In esotericism, the subtle fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water; the medium of spirit.
  3. Akasha: The Sanskrit term for the universal etheric substance; often associated with memory or the “Akashic Records.”
  4. Albedo: In alchemy, the whitening stage of purification and enlightenment following the dark night of nigredo.
  5. Alkahest: The legendary universal solvent sought by alchemists, capable of dissolving any substance.
  6. Anima Mundi: The world soul; a spiritual essence that permeates and unifies all living things.
  7. Anthropos: The archetypal “divine human” in Gnosticism and mysticism, symbolizing cosmic man.
  8. Apocatastasis: The esoteric doctrine of ultimate restoration, where all beings return to divine unity.
  9. Archeus: The vital principle or formative spirit that bridges the material and spiritual worlds.
  10. Asclepius: A Hermetic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus; also the Greek god of healing.
  11. Astral Plane: A non-physical realm of subtle existence, often reached through dreams or meditation.
  12. Atman: In Hinduism, the eternal self or soul identical with the universal spirit (Brahman).
  13. Augoeides: The radiant higher self or guiding spirit in Neoplatonic and Hermetic traditions.
  14. Azoth: The universal medicine and essence in alchemy; symbol of wholeness and transformation.
  15. Bardo: In Tibetan Buddhism, the intermediate state between death and rebirth.
  16. Binah: The third Sephirah on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, representing understanding and the divine feminine.
  17. Bodhisattva: One who seeks enlightenment but vows to help all beings achieve liberation first.
  18. Brahman: The absolute, unchanging spiritual reality in Vedantic philosophy.
  19. Caduceus: The Hermetic staff entwined with serpents, symbolizing balance, healing, and spiritual power.
  20. Chokmah: The second Sephirah in Kabbalah, embodying wisdom and dynamic creative force.
  21. Daath: The hidden, non-numbered Sephirah on the Tree of Life; a gateway of knowledge.
  22. Daimon: A guiding spirit or intermediary between humans and the divine in Greek esotericism.
  23. Demiurge: In Gnosticism, the creator of the material world, often seen as flawed or ignorant.
  24. Dhyana: Deep meditation or absorption in Buddhist and yogic practice.
  25. Egregore: A collective thought-form or psychic entity generated by a group’s shared beliefs.
  26. Ein Sof: In Kabbalah, the infinite, unknowable source of all creation.
  27. Elixir Vitae: The elixir of life in alchemy, conferring immortality or spiritual renewal.
  28. Emanation: The process by which divine reality unfolds into levels of existence.
  29. Ens: A metaphysical being or essence in alchemical and mystical philosophy.
  30. Eon: Vast cosmic age; in Gnosticism, divine emanations or beings.
  31. Eschaton: The ultimate destiny or end of the world in mystical or apocalyptic traditions.
  32. Etheric Body: A subtle energy body that vitalizes the physical body in occult physiology.
  33. Gnosis: Direct experiential knowledge of spiritual truth, central to Gnostic traditions.
  34. Hekate: Goddess of liminality, witchcraft, and magic in ancient and modern esoteric practices.
  35. Hermetica: Texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, foundational to Western esotericism.
  36. Hieros Gamos: The sacred marriage of opposites, symbolizing union of divine masculine and feminine.
  37. IAO: A Gnostic and magical name of power, often representing the cycle of creation.
  38. Imago Dei: The “image of God” within humanity, symbolizing divine likeness.
  39. Initiation: A transformative ritual or process of spiritual awakening and entry into mysteries.
  40. Ishtar: Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and initiation.
  41. Kabbalah: Jewish mystical tradition exploring divine emanations and the Tree of Life.
  42. Karma: The law of moral cause and effect across lifetimes in Hindu and Buddhist thought.
  43. Kether: The crown Sephirah in Kabbalah, representing pure divine unity.
  44. Kundalini: Latent spiritual energy envisioned as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine.
  45. Lapis Philosophorum: The Philosopher’s Stone, symbol of perfection, enlightenment, and immortality.
  46. Logos: The divine Word or rational principle ordering the cosmos.
  47. Lucifuge: Occult figure associated with hidden knowledge and avoidance of light.
  48. Lumen Naturae: “Light of nature,” the inner illumination guiding alchemical work.
  49. Magus: A magician or adept of esoteric wisdom.
  50. Mandala: Sacred symbolic diagram representing the cosmos, used in meditation.
  51. Mantra: Sacred sound or phrase repeated to invoke spiritual power.
  52. Maya: The illusory nature of the phenomenal world in Indian philosophy.
  53. Merkabah: Mystical Jewish tradition of ascent through visionary chariots and heavens.
  54. Metatron: Archangel and scribe in Jewish mysticism, associated with divine presence.
  55. Monad: The ultimate unity or singular source of all existence.
  56. Mysterium Magnum: The great mystery, ultimate reality in alchemy and mysticism.
  57. Nephesh: The vital soul or life force in Kabbalah.
  58. Nephilim: Mythical giants or fallen beings from Hebrew scripture and esotericism.
  59. Nirvana: Liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Buddhism.
  60. Nous: The divine intellect or higher mind in Neoplatonic thought.
  61. Occultum: Hidden spiritual essence or secret center in alchemy.
  62. Orenda: Spiritual power or energy in Native American traditions.
  63. Orphic Egg: Symbol of cosmic origin in Orphic and esoteric cosmology.
  64. Ouroboros: The serpent eating its tail, symbolizing eternal return and unity.
  65. Paraclete: The Holy Spirit as advocate and guide in Christian mysticism.
  66. Philosopher’s Stone: The ultimate goal of alchemy, transmutation of base matter to perfection.
  67. Pneuma: Spiritual breath or soul principle in Greek esoteric philosophy.
  68. Prima Materia: The raw, undifferentiated substance in alchemy, source of creation.
  69. Prana: Vital energy or life-force in Indian philosophy.
  70. Qliphoth: In Kabbalah, the “shells” or husks representing impure forces.
  71. Ruach: Spirit or breath in Hebrew; the middle soul in Kabbalistic anthropology.
  72. Samadhi: Union or absorption in yogic meditation, highest state of consciousness.
  73. Satori: Sudden enlightenment in Zen Buddhism.
  74. Sephiroth: The ten emanations of divine attributes in Kabbalah.
  75. Shekinah: The divine feminine presence or indwelling in Kabbalah.
  76. Shunyata: The Buddhist concept of emptiness, ultimate nature of reality.
  77. Siddhi: Supernatural powers attained through yogic practice.
  78. Sophia: Divine wisdom, often personified in Gnostic traditions.
  79. Spiritus Mundi: The world spirit or collective soul.
  80. Sri Yantra: A sacred geometric diagram symbolizing cosmic creation and union.
  81. Subtle Body: The energetic body beyond the physical, used in esoteric physiology.
  82. Tattva: Fundamental principles or elements in Indian cosmology.
  83. Telesma: The vital force permeating matter, mentioned in the Emerald Tablet.
  84. Tetragrammaton: The four-letter name of God (YHWH) in Hebrew mysticism.
  85. Thelema: Esoteric philosophy of will, systematized by Aleister Crowley.
  86. Therion: Symbol of the Beast in Thelemic tradition, representing primal force.
  87. Thoth: Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and magic; identified with Hermes.
  88. Tiphareth: The Sephirah of beauty, balance, and harmony in Kabbalah.
  89. Upanishad: Philosophical scriptures exploring ultimate reality in Hinduism.
  90. Vajra: Ritual weapon symbolizing indestructibility and enlightenment in Buddhism.
  91. Vril: A supposed occult energy popularized in 19th-century esoteric fiction.
  92. Yetzirah: The world of formation in Kabbalistic cosmology.
  93. Zohar: Foundational mystical text of Kabbalah.

tags: a range of esoteric systems, Hermeticism, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Eastern philosophies, alchemical traditions

Christian Esotericism

the inner and/or mystical aspect of the Christian Religion, it includes:

  1. Christian Gnosis (Clement of Alexandria): The pursuit of spiritual knowledge within early Christianity, emphasizing inner illumination and synthesis of faith with philosophy.

    • The Stromata – Clement of Alexandria
    • Exhortation to the Greeks – Clement of Alexandria
    • Christian Gnosis – Jean Daniélou

    • Desert Fathers Spirituality (Evagrius Ponticus): The mystical teachings of early Christian hermits and monks, focusing on prayer, asceticism, and purity of heart.

    • The Praktikos & Chapters on Prayer – Evagrius Ponticus

    • The Sayings of the Desert Fathers – Benedicta Ward (trans.)
    • The Philokalia (Vol. 1) – includes Evagrius’ texts

    • Catholic Contemplative Tradition (Bonaventure): A path of mystical theology within Catholicism stressing contemplation, ascent of the soul, and union with God.

    • The Soul’s Journey into God – Bonaventure

    • The Triple Way – Bonaventure
    • Bonaventure: Mystic of God’s Light – Ilia Delio

    • Hesychasm (Gregory Palamas): An Eastern Orthodox mystical practice of inner stillness, prayer of the heart, and direct experience of divine light.

    • The Triads – Gregory Palamas

    • Philokalia (Vol. 4) – includes Palamas’ writings
    • Gregory Palamas: The Hesychast Controversy – John Meyendorff

    • Chivalry (Wolfram von Eschenbach): A Christianized knightly code of honor infused with mystical ideals of service, purity, and spiritual quest (as in Parzival).

    • Parzival – Wolfram von Eschenbach

    • The Grail Legend – Emma Jung & Marie-Louise von Franz
    • The Holy Grail: The History of a Legend – Richard Barber

    • Christian Alchemy (George Ripley): The use of alchemical symbolism to represent inner transformation and spiritual regeneration in a Christian framework.

    • The Compound of Alchemy – George Ripley

    • Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum – Elias Ashmole (ed.)
    • Alchemy: The Medieval Alchemists and Their Royal Art – Johannes Fabricius

    • Rhineland Mysticism (Meister Eckhart): A medieval German mystical current emphasizing detachment, the inner spark of the soul, and union with God.

    • Meister Eckhart: Selected Writings – Oliver Davies (trans.)

    • Theologia Germanica – Anonymous (linked with Eckhart’s circle)
    • Meister Eckhart: Teacher and Preacher – Bernard McGinn

    • Christian Cabala (Johannes Reuchlin): A Renaissance adaptation of Jewish Kabbalah into a Christian theological and mystical system.

    • On the Art of the Kabbalah (De Arte Cabalistica) – Johannes Reuchlin

    • Kabbalah and Philosophy – Gershom Scholem
    • Christian Kabbalah: Jewish Mystical Books and Their Christian Interpreters – Joseph Dan

    • Paracelsianism (Paracelsus): A Christian esoteric healing philosophy combining alchemy, astrology, and natural magic with divine inspiration.

    • Selected Writings – Paracelsus

    • Paracelsus: Essential Theoretical Writings – Andrew Weeks (ed.)
    • Paracelsus: Medicine, Magic and Mission at the End of Time – Charles Webster
    • Rosicrucianism (Robert Fludd): A mystical brotherhood tradition blending Christianity, Hermeticism, and esoteric sciences, seeking universal reformation.

  2. The Rosicrucian Manifestos – Frances Yates (intro)

  3. The Temple of Music – Robert Fludd

  4. The Rosicrucian Enlightenment – Frances Yates

  5. Christian Theosophy (Jakob Böhme): A visionary mystical philosophy centered on divine revelation, inner illumination, and the dynamic interplay of God and creation.

  6. The Way to Christ – Jakob Böhme

  7. Aurora – Jakob Böhme

  8. Theosophy of Jakob Böhme – Alexandre Koyré

  9. Martinism (Louis Claude de Saint-Martin): A Christian mystical and initiatic movement stressing inner reintegration with the divine through contemplation and theurgy.

  10. Man: His True Nature and Ministry – Saint-Martin

  11. The Ministry of Man the Spirit-Medium – Saint-Martin

  12. The Unknown Philosopher – Arthur Edward Waite

  13. Swedenborgianism (Emanuel Swedenborg): A Christian mystical tradition based on Swedenborg’s visions of the spiritual world and symbolic interpretation of Scripture.

  14. Heaven and Hell – Emanuel Swedenborg

  15. Divine Love and Wisdom – Emanuel Swedenborg

  16. Swedenborg: Introducing the Mystic – Gary Lachman

  17. Magical Idealism (Novalis): A Romantic Christian esoteric philosophy blending poetry, mysticism, and transcendental idealism.

  18. Hymns to the Night – Novalis

  19. Novalis: Philosophical Writings – Margaret Mahony Stoljar (trans.)

  20. The Early Political Writings of Novalis – Frederick Beiser

  21. Romanticism (Franz von Baader): A Christian mystical approach within German Romanticism, emphasizing divine love, symbolism, and esoteric philosophy.

  22. Lectures on Divine Things – Franz von Baader

  23. Franz von Baader’s Social and Religious Thought – Jonathan Auguste

  24. German Romanticism and Its Institutions – Elizabeth Millán-Zaibert

  25. Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner): A spiritual science growing from Christian esotericism, integrating mysticism, education, and cosmic evolution.

  26. Theosophy: An Introduction to the Supersensible Knowledge of the World – Rudolf Steiner

  27. Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment – Rudolf Steiner

  28. Rudolf Steiner: An Introduction to His Life and Work – Gary Lachman

  29. Sophiology (Sergei Bulgakov): Russian mystical theology centered on Sophia, divine wisdom, as a mediating principle between God and creation.

  30. Sophia, the Wisdom of God – Sergei Bulgakov

  31. The Bride of the Lamb – Sergei Bulgakov

  32. The Burning Bush: On the Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God – Sergei Bulgakov

  33. Christian Hermeticism (Valentin Tomberg): A 20th-century esoteric synthesis of Catholic mysticism, Hermetic philosophy, and Tarot symbolism.

  34. Meditations on the Tarot: A Journey into Christian Hermeticism – Anonymous (attributed to Tomberg)

  35. Covenant of the Heart – Valentin Tomberg

  36. Christ and Sophia – Valentin Tomberg

  37. Fourth Way (Boris Mouravieff): A Christian esoteric teaching system emphasizing inner transformation and integration of spiritual practice into daily life.

  38. Gnosis: Study and Commentaries on the Esoteric Tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy (Vol. 1–3) – Boris Mouravieff

  39. The Fourth Way – P.D. Ouspensky (related tradition)

  40. In Search of the Miraculous – P.D. Ouspensky

  41. Christian Traditionalism (Jean Borella): A modern esoteric theology rooted in Catholic tradition, defending perennial wisdom and mystical orthodoxy.

  42. The Crisis of Religious Symbolism – Jean Borella

  43. The Sense of the Supernatural – Jean Borella

  44. The Secret of the Christian Way – Jean Borella

  45. Divine Love (James Padgett): A mystical Christian revelation emphasizing God’s love as transformative, conveyed through Padgett’s channeled writings.

  46. True Gospel Revealed Anew by Jesus – James Padgett (channeled writings)

  47. The Padgett Messages – Compilations of his mediumship
  48. The True Gospel Revealed Again – Foundation Church of the New Birth edition

Resources

  • https://www.john-uebersax.com/plato/cp.htm
  • https://jacobboehmeonline.com/
  • https://archive.org/details/awakening-to-divine-wisdom-christian-initiation-into-three-worl-nodrm_202202/mode/1up
  • https://janelead.org/resources.html
  • https://archive.org/details/bookofcontemplat00unde/
  • https://archive.org/details/rudolf-steiner-book-collection/
  • https://swedenborg.com/bookstore/free-ebooks-downloads/
  • https://www.gornahoor.net/?page_id=47
  • https://archive.org/details/meditations-on-the-tarot/
  • Meditations on the Tarot
  • https://eliasartista.substack.com/
  • https://passtheword.org

  • https://catenabible.com/mt/1

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