Thelema and the Yezidi "Devil Worshipers"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This presentation explores the very few oblique and weighty references Aleister Crowley made to the Yezidi and his claim that Thelema is in some way intimately connected with their ancient religion. Beginning with the historical context of the reception of the Book of the Law, Crowley’s critical experiences in NYC circa 1918, and his association with the extraordinary and somewhat enigmatic Samuel Aiwaz Jacobs, we examine these weighty assertions. The main body of the lecture includes an introduction to Yezidi culture and an overview of key Yezidi beliefs. These Yezidi traditions are discussed in the context of other ancient Middle Eastern religions. Interesting parallels to Thelema including (but not limited to) ritual practices, cosmology, magical formulae, and sinister forces are identified. Expected Length: 90 minutes WHEN: Saturday 27 August @ 3PM; Doors open @ 2:30PM ******
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