scarlet woman
The term "scarlet woman" has historical and cultural connotations, often used to describe a woman deemed immoral or sinful, and it has significant references in religious and occult contexts.
Definition
C1General
(informal, pejorative)A woman who is considered promiscuous or immoral.
Example
- She was unfairly labeled a scarlet woman by the gossips in the town.
- In the novel, the protagonist is portrayed as a scarlet woman due to her scandalous affairs.
C2Biblical
(religious)A symbolic figure representing sin, corruption, and idolatry, often identified with the Whore of Babylon in the Book of Revelation.
Example
- The preacher spoke about the scarlet woman from the Book of Revelation, warning against moral decay.
- The imagery of the scarlet woman is used to depict ultimate corruption and vice in biblical literature.
C2Occult
(technical, esoteric)A goddess in the occult system of Thelema, representing the universal feminine principle and themes of fertility, chaos, and spiritual transformation.
Example
- In Thelema, the Scarlet Woman is revered as Babalon, embodying the transformative power of the feminine.
- The rituals often invoke the Scarlet Woman to channel spiritual energy and chaos.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scarlet woman":
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