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A sect of ascetic Shaiva sadhus known for their extreme practices aimed at spiritual liberation (moksha). Rooted in Aghora Tantra, they meditate in cremation grounds, engage in transgressive rituals, and worship Bhairava, Shiva’s fierce form. Aghoris reject dualistic notions of purity and impurity, believing that all is divine. Though feared for their unconventional practices, their path seeks transcendence beyond worldly attachments.
A doctrine rejecting the necessity of moral or religious law, from the Greek anti- (ἀντί, ”against”) and nomos (νόμος, ”law”). In Christianity, it denotes the belief that salvation comes through faith alone, making moral law irrelevant. This idea appeared in early Christian thought, the Protestant Reformation, and the Antinomian Controversy in Puritan New England.
In esoteric traditions, certain Gnostic sects, Tantric paths, and Thelemic teachings embrace antinomianism to transcend conventional morality. In philosophy, figures like Nietzsche and anarchist thinkers critique moral constraints as tools of control. Often linked to spiritual and existential liberation, antinomianism challenges established ethical norms in favor of personal or divine law.
In Greek mythology, Akhlys is a primordial deity associated with misery, death, and the eternal night. Her name derives from the Greek word akhlys (ἀχλύς), meaning ”mist” or ”gloom,” often interpreted as the mist of death that covers the eyes of the dying.
She appears in Hesiod’s Shield of Heracles, where she is depicted as a wretched, emaciated figure representing sorrow and suffering. Some later sources associate her with Nyx (Night) and the personifications of doom and fate, such as the Keres (spirits of violent death).
In some interpretations, Akhlys is considered a primordial entity preceding the gods, embodying the concept of distress and the inevitability of death. Her mythological role is often linked to battlefields and the final moments before death, where she spreads her dark mist over the dying.
Akhlys is an American black metal band founded by Naas Alcameth, also known for his work in Nightbringer and Bestia Arcana. The project explores themes of dreams, nightmares, and esoteric mysticism, blending atmospheric black metal with dark ambient elements.
The band’s sound is characterized by dense, layered compositions, eerie ambient passages, and a surreal, otherworldly atmosphere. Their albums, particularly ”The Dreaming I” (2015) and ”Melinoë” (2020), have been critically acclaimed within the black metal underground for their immersive, nightmarish soundscapes and complex, haunting structures.
Akhlys draws inspiration from occult philosophy, dream states, and the liminal space between reality and the subconscious. Their music embodies a deep, ritualistic intensity, aligning them with the more esoteric branches of black metal.
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A Swedish philosopher known for his work in existential risk, artificial intelligence (AI), transhumanism, and simulation theory. Born Niklas Boström, he is a professor at the University of Oxford and the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute. Bostrom’s influential ideas include the simulation hypothesis, which posits that reality might be a computer-generated simulation, and his research on superintelligence, addressing the potential risks posed by advanced AI systems. His book Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014) has been highly influential in AI ethics and policy discussions. His work integrates philosophy, mathematics, cognitive science, and technology studies to explore the long-term future of humanity.