Across
- 2. The quality of being religious or reverent; a quality that a certain famous occultist was rebelling against.
- 3. A person assisting a celebrant in a religious service or ceremony; a devoted follower.
- 4. Dealing with things in a sensible, realistic, and practical way, caring more about results than theory.
- 6. Describes something that is intricate and confusing, like a maze.
- 8. A term for a certain kind of ritual practice, spelled with a "k" to differentiate it from stage performance.
- 9. A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud or a fake.
- 10. A main principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
- 11. A ghost or a haunting influence that looms over the present.
- 13. The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.
- 15. An ancestor or the originator of a movement or idea; the person or thing from which something else springs forth.
- 19. Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the person in question.
- 20. Making a show of being morally superior to other people; acting "holier-than-thou" in a hypocritical way.
Down
- 1. Describes a story or statement that is widely circulated but is probably not true; a well-known myth.
- 5. A person who attacks cherished beliefs or traditional institutions, a true "image-breaker."
- 7. Representing the most perfect or typical example of a certain quality or class; the absolute essence of something.
- 12. Describes knowledge that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized interest.
- 14. Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
- 16. The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
- 17. Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; a key accusation leveled against a certain Sicilian Abbey.
- 18. A spiritual philosophy developed from a 1904 book, with the central tenet "Do what thou wilt."