Aleister Crowley
The world's greatest magician, Chairman of the Academy City Board of Directors
Chairman of the Academy City Board of Directors and former world's greatest magician. Known as the leader of the magical societies A∴A∴ and the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). Founder of Thelema.
Quotes
- Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law
- Love is the law, love under will
- I am the Beast, the 666
- The word of the Law is Θελημα (Thelema)
- Magick is the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will
Trivia
- Called himself 'Great Beast 666' throughout his life
- Known as a mountaineer, one of the first Westerners to attempt K2 ascent
- In later years, created Thoth Tarot, which gained worldwide fame after his death
- As an occultist, published works in small expensive runs and branded them
- Autobiography known as Confessions
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- October 12
- Birth year
- 1875
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Known for his distinctive appearance, preferred flashy and controversial clothing. In his later years, weakened by heroin addiction and chronic bronchitis.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
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- Characteristic signature logo mark
- Flashy clothing
- Thick eyebrows confirmed in photos
- Iconic items
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- Thoth Tarot
- The Book of the Law
- Title of Scarlet Woman
- Silver Star (A∴A∴)
- Symbol of the Beast 666
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Outrageous
- Detailed personality
- Possessed strong self-assertion and egoism, sexually promiscuous and drug-dependent. On the other hand, serious about spiritual exploration, endowed with thirst for knowledge and artistic talent. Also combined elitist ideology with anti-authoritarianism.
- Keywords
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- Egoism
- Outrageous
- Mental strength in adversity
- Sexual libertarianism
- Self-realization
- Spiritual exploration
- Artistic temperament
- Charisma
- Drug addiction
- Motto
- Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law (Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law)
- Talents
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- Magical talent
- Poetry
- Artistic expression
- Mountaineering
- Multilingual ability (Latin, Greek, Persian, etc.)
- Skills
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- Ceremonial magic
- Enochian magic
- Sex magic
- Psychological self-exploration
- Oratory and self-promotion
- Mountaineering techniques
- Motivation
- To promote humanity's spiritual and mental evolution and establish a new era (Thelema)
- Habits
- Referred to himself as 'Beast 666' and drew attention with flashy performances. Continued experiments with drugs and sex magic.
- Favorite foods
- Drugs (hashish, cannabis, heroin, opium)
- Hobbies
- Poetry, Mountaineering, Magic practice, Painting, Music
- Person
- Rose Edith Kelly, Leila Waddell, Victor Neuburg, Leah Hirsig, George Cecil Jones
- Disliked situations
- Authoritarianism, Oppression, Restraint
History
- Backstory
- Born in 1875 in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. Grew up in a strict fundamentalist family environment, living a tumultuous life filled with childhood abuse and animal cruelty. After dropping out of Cambridge University, active as a poet, mountaineer, and occultist. Joined the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to learn magic but was expelled. In 1904, during honeymoon with wife Rose in Egypt, received revelation of the grimoire The Book of the Law and founded Thelema. Deepened magical pursuits using sex magic and drugs while leading A∴A∴ and O.T.O. Established the Abbey of Thelema on Sicily in the 1920s, but expelled due to scandal. Struggled with financial hardship and drug addiction in later years, died in 1947 in East Sussex.
- Debut date
- 1904
- Work title
- The Book of the Law
- Media type
- Manga
Golden Dawn joining and expulsion
- Significant event
- Golden Dawn joining and expulsion
- Description
- Joined in 1898, expelled around 1900, but influenced thereafter.
Obtaining The Book of the Law
- Significant event
- Obtaining The Book of the Law
- Description
- Received revelation of The Book of the Law during 1904 honeymoon, establishing Thelemite thought.
A∴A∴ founding
- Significant event
- A∴A∴ founding
- Description
- Around 1907, established the Silver Star (A∴A∴) order and systematized his own magical system.
O.T.O. leader appointment
- Significant event
- O.T.O. leader appointment
- Description
- From 1923, spread Thelemic doctrines as leader of the Ordo Templi Orientis.
Abbey of Thelema establishment and expulsion
- Significant event
- Abbey of Thelema establishment and expulsion
- Description
- Established abbey on Sicily in 1920, expelled in 1923.
Thoth Tarot creation
- Significant event
- Thoth Tarot creation
- Description
- From 1938-1944 in later years, created masterpiece Thoth Tarot.
Relationships
Rose Edith Kelly
Spouse
Involved in revelation of The Book of the Law during honeymoon, later divorced. Regarded as the first Scarlet Woman.
Lilith
Child
Eldest daughter with Rose. Died young.
Lola Zaza
Child
Second daughter with Rose. Survived but refused meetings with father.
Ann Leah
Child
Daughter with Leah Hirsig. Died young.
Astarte Lulu Panthea
Child
Daughter with Ninette Shumway.
Randall Gair Doherty
Child
Son with Patricia Doherty. Suffered from mental illness.
Leah Hirsig
Long-term lover and important magical partner. Second Scarlet Woman.
Leila Waddell
Violinist and lover. One of A∴A∴'s Scarlet Women.
Maria Teresa de Miramar
Late-life wife. Divorced shortly after and she passed away.
George Cecil Jones
Mentor
Co-founded A∴A∴, magical collaborator. Later distanced.
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers
Mentor
Golden Dawn era teacher, influenced by spell research.
Allan Bennett
Mentor
Magical mentor.
Victor Neuburg
Magical partner
Partner in sex magic experiments.
Jerome Politt
Best friend
One of lovers from Cambridge student days, also received artistic influence.
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: unknown
A∴A∴ (Silver Star)
A∴A∴ (Silver Star): leader
O.T.O. (Ordo Templi Orientis)
O.T.O. (Ordo Templi Orientis): leader
Media appearances
A Certain Magical Index
Anime / Protagonist
A Certain Magical Index
Manga / Supporting
Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game
Game / Supporting
Shin Megami Tensei II
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Kazuma Kamachi
- Creator name
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Thoth Tarot deck
- Item name
- Thoth Tarot deck
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
The Book of the Law
- Item name
- The Book of the Law
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Regular