- Adam Kadmon
In the religious writings of
Kabbalah , Adam Kadmon is a phrase meaning "Primordial Man," or "Primal Man," comparable to the "Anthropos" ofGnosticism andManichaeism . However, in LurianicKabbalah , Adam Kadmon acquired much more exalted status, equivalent toPurusha in theUpanishads , denoting the Manifest Absolute itself, while 'Adam Soul', the primeval Soul that contained all human souls, is described in different terms in this variant of mythopoeticcosmogenesis andanthropogenesis . It is said that Adam Kadmon had rays of light projecting from his eyes. There is also a similar concept inAlevi andSufi c philosophy called "Insan-i Kamil", the Perfect or Complete Man.In popular culture
Adam Kadmon is the name of the main character in the Marilyn Manson album
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) . Although the name is never used in any of the songs' lyrics, Adam Kadmon is identified in the CD's booklet. As well, as the tracks of the CD are divided into four groups, each group's title is prefaced with a letter from the name "Adam". It is commonly held that Adam is also the central figure of the albumsAntichrist Superstar andMechanical Animals , though the chronology of these depictions go in the reverse of their being released.Adam Kadmon is also mentioned in the
The Shamen 's song DestinationEschaton In "
Angel Sanctuary " byKaori Yuki , Adam Kadamon is the first angel, and the only being capable of using time magic.Adam Kadmon is the pseudonym of the author of a series of guitar instruction manuals.
In
Wild Arms 3 , Adam Kadmon is the true name of the character Jet Enduro.ee also
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Adam (Bible)
*Adam and Eve
*Original Sin External links
* [http://www.kheper.net/topics/Kabbalah/Lurianic-AdamKadmon.htm Adam Kadmon - The Divine Names]
* [http://www.inner.org/worlds/1adamkad.htm Two stages of Adam Kadmon]
* [http://www.newkabbalah.com/adam.html Adam Kadmon Primordial Man]
* [http://www.thewellsprings.com/index.php?section=kabser&usert=6&id=1801 Explanation of Adam Kadmon from Hassidic philosophy]
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