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'''Thelema''', which means "will" in Ancient Greek, is a philosophical system that in its modern form is generally credited to have been founded the occultist [[Aleister Crowley]]. Followers of Thelema dubb themselves Thelemites and are often found in initiatory schools such as the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com/lgpedia/index.php/Ordo_Templi_Orientis OTO] and AA. Thelema has a body of literature written by Aleister Crowley extrapolating its doctrines in poetry and prose. Such works are The Holy Books of Thelema (which contains the central text, The Book of the Law) and Liber 418. Thelema is still celebrated widely in various forms and promulgation of the literature of Aleister Crowley. | '''Thelema''', which means "will" in Ancient Greek, is a philosophical system that in its modern form is generally credited to have been founded the occultist [[Aleister Crowley]]. Followers of Thelema dubb themselves Thelemites and are often found in initiatory schools such as the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com/lgpedia/index.php/Ordo_Templi_Orientis OTO] and AA. Thelema has a body of literature written by Aleister Crowley extrapolating its doctrines in poetry and prose. Such works are The Holy Books of Thelema (which contains the central text, The Book of the Law) and Liber 418. Thelema is still celebrated widely in various forms and promulgation of the literature of Aleister Crowley. | ||
| − | =References in the | + | =References in the Lonelygirl15 series= |
| − | It has been widely speculated that the [[Bree's religion|unknown religion]] which [[Bree]] is a member of is Thelemic in origin. The logo at the bottom of the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com Lonelygirl15 web site] is the [[unicursal hexagram]], often affiliated with Thelema, and the Greek writing for Thelema ( | + | [[Image:Thelema in greek.jpg|right]]It has been widely speculated that the [[Bree's religion|unknown religion]] which [[Bree]] is a member of is Thelemic in origin. The logo at the bottom of the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com Lonelygirl15 web site] is the [[unicursal hexagram]], often affiliated with Thelema, and the Greek writing for Thelema (θέλημα) is to the right of LG15*. |
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Contents
Introduction
Thelema, which means "will" in Ancient Greek, is a philosophical system that in its modern form is generally credited to have been founded the occultist Aleister Crowley. Followers of Thelema dubb themselves Thelemites and are often found in initiatory schools such as the OTO and AA. Thelema has a body of literature written by Aleister Crowley extrapolating its doctrines in poetry and prose. Such works are The Holy Books of Thelema (which contains the central text, The Book of the Law) and Liber 418. Thelema is still celebrated widely in various forms and promulgation of the literature of Aleister Crowley.
References in the Lonelygirl15 series
References to Thelema in Fan Interaction Videos
There have been numerous references to Thelema in fan produced videos. The most obvious would be the "A Thelemite Speaks" by Tannhaus.
A comparison of Thelema references in LG15 to the sign for Thelema.
- Left - First frame from Motel Pool (yes, it was created with a "star filter' but look at the shape in comparison.
- Top Right - Sign for Thelema
- Bottom Right - Thelema sign from the Lonelygirl15.com website
Greek spelling of Thelema
Θέλημα
Θ - Theta, pronounced "th"
έ - Epsilon, pronounced "eh"
λ - Lambda, pronounced "l"
η - Eta, pronounced "ee"
μ - Mu, pronounced "m"
α - Alpha, pronounced "ah"
Opinion
Some people argue that Thelema is not a religion.
