Agency Dictionary
Immortality
noun
In Portuguese: Imortalidade
Spirituality & MythWhat does “Immortality” mean?
The quality of being immune to permanent death, living or enduring beyond a single lifespan. In Archetype.0, immortality is one of the five semiotic attributes of the Phoenix: the flames are not an end but a transition, an essential phase of its immortal existence.
Usage examples
Immortality: The capacity to rise from the ashes after being consumed by flames points to a very important meaning of purification and transformation
Archetype.0 - Phoenix
Concept
Source editions
Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.
Words of the same theme
- Synchronicitynoun
- The simultaneous occurrence of events that appear meaningfully related yet lack a direct causal connection.
- Mjolnirnoun
- In Norse mythology, the hammer of the god Thor, forged by dwarfs and known for its short handle. It is the weapon with which he defends gods and humans.
- Agapenoun
- A selfless, unconditional, and altruistic form of love often associated in theology with divine charity.
- Alchemistnoun
- A practitioner of alchemy, seeking to transmute base metals into noble elements and discover a universal cure.
- Androgynenoun
- A mythical primordial being uniting male and female characteristics in a single unified body.
- Blissnoun
- A state of supreme happiness, utter contentment, or serene, untroubled joy.
- Chacronanoun
- The tropical shrub Psychotria viridis whose leaves provide dimethyltryptamine in the preparation of ayahuasca.
- Decoctionnoun
- The process of extracting soluble chemicals and active compounds from tough plant materials by continuous boiling in water.
- Elixirnoun
- A magical or medicinal potion believed capable of curing illnesses or conferring exceptional vitality.
- Entheogenicadjective
- Relating to or possessing the capacity to induce religious, spiritual, or sacred altered states of consciousness.
Also from these editions: terms
- Rebirthnoun
- A new beginning after a period of decline or destruction, used in mythology to describe the cyclical return to life after death. In Archetype.0, rebirth is the defining characteristic of both the Bennu and the Phoenix.
- Self-immolationnoun
- The deliberate destruction of oneself, typically by fire. In Archetype.0, self-immolation is the voluntary act by which the phoenix builds a nest of fragrant spices and woods, ignites itself and is consumed by the flames.
- Storytellingnoun
- The art, craft, or practice of conveying narratives, experiences, and insights to engage an audience.
- Symbolnoun
- A mark, sign, character, or visual emblem used as a conventional representation of an object, function, concept, or abstract idea.
- Imperishabilitynoun
- The quality of being indestructible or exempt from decay. In Archetype.0, imperishability is the power attributed to a phoenix-like symbolic object: something that survives destruction and becomes a symbol of true knowledge.
- Endurancenoun
- The capacity to withstand hardship, suffering or prolonged strain without yielding. In Archetype.0, endurance is the message the Phoenix offers under the Hope semiotic: the possibility of a fresh start after destruction.
Also from these editions: concepts
- BennuThe Bennu was a deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, linked to the sun, creation and rebirth. In Archetype.0, the article identifies the Bennu as the true precursor of…
- CosmogonyCosmogony is the study or narrative of the origin of the universe or the world. In Archetype.0, the article invokes the Christian cosmogony and three other creation…
- ArchetypeAn archetype is a universal, primordial pattern of thought, symbol, or character that recurs across cultures and human mythology. In analytical psychology, it represents…
- AdversityAdversity is a state of severe difficulty, hardship, or misfortune encountered along the course of human life. In developmental psychology and philosophy, it serves as an…
- Hayao MiyazakiHayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. In Archetype.0, the author tells of watching The Boy and the Heron, which he calls the…
- Hero ArchetypeThe hero archetype is a universal psychic pattern identified in analytical psychology and comparative mythology that embodies the quest to overcome adversity and protect…
- ResilienceResilience is the psychological and behavioral capacity to adapt positively when facing adversity, trauma, tragedy, or significant life stressors. It enables an…
- The Boy and the HeronThe Boy and the Heron is an animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. In Archetype.0, the author recommends the film and notes that before…