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Mysticism is popularly known as becoming one with God or the Absolute, but may refer to any kind of ecstasy or altered state of consciousness which is given a religious or spiritual meaning. It may also refer to the attainment of insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences. The term "mysticism" has Ancient Greek origins with various historically determined meanings. Derived from the Greek word μύω ''múō'', meaning "to close" or "to conceal", mysticism referred to the biblical, liturgical, spiritual, and contemplative dimensions of early and medieval Christianity. During the early modern period, the definition of mysticism grew to include a broad range of beliefs and ideologies related to "extraordinary experiences and states of mind." In modern times, "mysticism" has acquired a limited definition, with broad applications, as meaning the aim at the "union with the Absolute, the Infinite, or God". This l ...
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Hildegard Von Bingen Liber Divinorum Operum
Hildegard is a female name derived from the Old High German ''hild'' ('war' or 'battle') and ''gard'' ('enclosure' or 'yard'), and means 'battle enclosure'. Variant spellings include: Hildegarde; the Polish language, Polish, Portuguese language, Portuguese, Slovene language, Slovene and Spanish language, Spanish Hildegarda; the Italian language, Italian Ildegarda; the Hungarian language, Hungarian Hildegárd; and the ancient Germanic peoples, German Hildegardis. Notable people with the name * Hilda Vīka, Hilda (Hildegarde) Vīka (1897–1963), Latvian artist and writer * Hildegard (music duo), 2021 electronic music project by Canadian musicians Helena Deland and Ouri (musician), Ouri * Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179), Christian saint * Hildegard (abbess of Fraumünster), Hildegard of Fraumünster (828–856 or 859), daughter of Louis the German and first abbess of Fraumünster * Hildegard of the Vinzgau, second wife of Charlemagne * Hildegard, Countess of Auvergne or Matilda (c. ...
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