The Ordo Templi Orientis is an occult society in the United Kingdom interested in magick and typhonian concepts. It is commonly referred to as the Typhonian Ordo Templi Orientis to distinguish it from other branches of O.T.O. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article refers to the magical system of Aleister Crowley and Thelema. ... Chalcidian black-figure hydria of Typhon fighting Zeus, c. ...

It was founded by Kenneth Grant, who disputed the claim of heritage the "Caliphate" Ordo Templi Orientis made concerning the original occult order that Aleister Crowley had made famous. The prefix "Typhonian" is only a commonly-accepted distinguisher in the range of claimants to the title of O.T.O's, rather than a formal of official part of the name of the organization. This article is about the British occultist. ... Lamen of Ordo Templi Orientis Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) (Order of the Temple of the East, or the Order of Oriental Templars) is an international fraternal and religious organization. ... Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, (12 October 1875 – 1 December 1947; the surname is pronounced with the first syllable sounding like the bird) was an English occultist, prolific writer, mystic, hedonist, and sexual revolutionary. ...

The number of members has so far never exceeded a few dozen and there is very little activity outside the UK, but the T.O.T.O. is still among the most well-known magical orders, apparently through the books of its founder. In particular, it has influenced Setianism and Dragon Rouge and was instrumental in the creation of Nema's Maat Magick movement. Setianism comprises magical, philosophical and religious concepts related to the ancient Egyptian god Set. ... Dragon Rouge is a society whose members believe in the occult and aim to explore dark magic. ... NEMA can refer to several topics: National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA (machine), a Swiss rotor machine. ...

While the group still promotes the Law of Thelema, it appears to focus more on exploration of foreign intelligence such as Extraterrestrial life and demons, and on the darker aspects of occult existence. The organisation has shifted from a formal hierarchy to a loose hierarchical framework. Thelema is the English transliteration of the Ancient Greek noun : will, from the verb θέλω: to will, wish, purpose. ... The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, currently used by the SETI project in the search for extraterrestrial life Extraterrestrial life is life that may exist and originate outside the planet Earth, the only place in the universe currently known to support life. ... St. ...

See also

• Left Hand Path

The Baphomet, symbol of some Left-Hand Path religions. ...

External links

• Free Encyclopedia of Thelema
• Kenneth Grant and the Typhonian O.T.O. The view of a skeptical outsider