occultism

• Substantiv, das die Beschäftigung mit dem Übernatürlichen oder den Glauben an übernatürliche Kräfte und die Möglichkeit ihrer Beherrschung durch den Menschen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the study of the supernatural or a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control.

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1. Study of the SupernaturalC1formal

   The investigation and exploration of hidden or mysterious phenomena beyond the scope of ordinary scientific understanding.

   Erforschung des Übernatürlichen

   • Many scholars of occultism study ancient texts on alchemy and astrology.
   • Occultism often involves the examination of esoteric traditions and secret knowledge.
   • The library had a special section dedicated to the history of occultism.

   Synonymemysticismoccultsupernaturalism

2. Belief in Supernatural ControlC1formal

   The conviction that supernatural forces exist and can be influenced or directed by human will through rituals or practices.

   Glaube an übernatürliche Kontrolle

   • His interest in occultism led him to study various forms of ritual magic.
   • Occultism posits that hidden powers can be harnessed for personal or spiritual gain.
   • The group practiced occultism, believing they could communicate with spirits.

   Synonymemagicsorcerysupernaturalismtheurgywitchcraft

   Antonymematerialismrationalismskepticism