A living reference atlas

Atlas of Religious and Esoteric Lineages

Five thousand religious, mystical, Indigenous and esoteric lineages from around the world — what they are, where they came from, and where to read more.

Source-linked and transparently qualified. Editorial standards and correction criteria are public.

Created and maintained by Ayara and Kyle Jonathan B@KJB_and_AYARA

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Entries: 5,000
Geographic connections: 7,326
Countries and territories: 162

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Atlas 0433Community-bound / restricted

Asháninka Sheripiari Tradition

Indigenous Americas Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0434Community-bound / restricted

Shuar Uwishin Shamanism

Indigenous Americas Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0435Community-bound / restricted

Huni Kuin Nixi Pae Tradition

Indigenous Americas Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0436Community-bound / restricted

Colombian Yagé Traditions

Indigenous Americas Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0437Community-bound / restricted

Yanomami Xapiri Shamanism

Indigenous Americas Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0438Community-bound / restricted

Guaraní Karaí / Pajé Tradition

Indigenous Americas Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0439Community-bound / restricted

Haudenosaunee Longhouse Religion

Indigenous Americas Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0440Scholarly / historical only

Ghost Dance Religion

Indigenous Americas Historical religion / cult

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Medieval–early modern
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0441Community-bound / restricted

Coast Salish Winter Spirit Dancing

Indigenous Americas Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0442Community-bound / restricted

Hopi Katsina Tradition

Indigenous Americas Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0443Community-bound / restricted

Zuni Shalako Ceremony

Indigenous Americas Rite / ceremony

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0444Community-bound / restricted

Kwakwaka’wakw Hamat’sa Winter Ceremonial

Indigenous Americas Rite / ceremony

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0445Community-bound / restricted

Tlingit Ixt’ Shamanic Tradition

Indigenous Americas Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0446Community-bound / restricted

Māori Rongoā and Karakia

Oceanian & Circumpolar Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Composite record

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0447Community-bound / restricted

Ringatū

Oceanian & Circumpolar Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0448Community-bound / restricted

Rātana Movement

Oceanian & Circumpolar Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0449Community-bound / restricted

Pai Mārire

Oceanian & Circumpolar Religious tradition

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0450Community-bound / restricted

Traditional Hawaiian Hoʻoponopono

Oceanian & Circumpolar Lineage / school

Public geography: Broad regional context; no country assigned
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextBroad regional context; no country assigned

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Atlas 0451Open / public

Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC)

Western Esotericism & Initiatory Order / organization

Public geography: Global, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextGlobal, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country

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Atlas 0452Initiatory

Rosicrucian Fellowship (Max Heindel)

Western Esotericism & Initiatory Order / organization

Public geography: Global, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextGlobal, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country

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Atlas 0453Initiatory

Lectorium Rosicrucianum

Western Esotericism & Initiatory Religious tradition

Public geography: Global, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextGlobal, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country

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Atlas 0454Open / public

Fraternitas Rosae Crucis (Randolph–Clymer lineage)

Western Esotericism & Initiatory Lineage / school

Public geography: Global, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Related-entry source

Broader geographic contextGlobal, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country

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Atlas 0455Open / public

Brotherhood of Eulis

Western Esotericism & Initiatory Order / organization

Public geography: Global, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Related-entry source

Broader geographic contextGlobal, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country

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Atlas 0456Open / public

Ordre Kabbalistique de la Rose-Croix

Jewish Mysticism Religious tradition

Public geography: Global, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country
Period / origin: Historical; period varies
Evidence status: Cluster-level source

Broader geographic contextGlobal, transnational, diaspora, textual, or doctrinal context; no single country

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