Esoterica: meaning, definitions and examples
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esoterica
[ หษsษหtษrษชkษ ]
mysterious knowledge
Esoterica refers to obscure or specialized knowledge, typically understood by only a small group of people. It often involves mystical or spiritual teachings that are not easily accessible to the general public.
Synonyms
esoteric teachings, mysticism, occult knowledge
Examples of usage
- Studying esoterica requires a deep understanding of ancient texts and symbols.
- The esoterica of alchemy delves into the transformation of the soul.
- Her library is filled with books on esoterica, from astrology to Kabbalah.
Translations
Translations of the word "esoterica" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esoterismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคขเคผ เคตเคฟเคฆเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Esoterik
๐ฎ๐ฉ esoterik
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะทะพัะตัะธะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ezoteryka
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใฝใใชใซ
๐ซ๐ท รฉsotรฉrisme
๐ช๐ธ esoterismo
๐น๐ท ezoterizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ํ ๋ฆฌ์นด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุญุงููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ esoterika
๐ธ๐ฐ ezoterika
๐จ๐ณ ็งๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ezoterika
๐ฎ๐ธ esoterรญk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะทะพัะตัะธะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ezoterika
๐ฒ๐ฝ esoterismo
Word origin
The term 'esoterica' has its origins in the Greek word 'esลterikos', meaning 'inner'. It was first used in the 17th century to describe teachings that were intended for a select few or those initiated into a particular belief system. Esoterica has been associated with various mystical traditions throughout history, including alchemy, astrology, and theosophy.
See also: esotericism.