‘God-working’ in the Internet: The Reception of Ancient Theurgy in the Digital Age
International Journal of the Classical Tradition October 23, 2025 Carlos Sánchez Pérez
Abstract This paper explores the reception of ancient theurgy in contemporary online esotericism, with a particular focus on its transformation into the practice known as meme magic. Theurgy, a ritual practice rooted in Late Antique Neoplatonism and the Chaldean Oracles, was traditionally understood as a means of invoking the divine through symbols. Over the centuries, its legacy has persisted...