Okkult

Okkult is a variant spelling of occult used as an alternate form for the English word occult, often chosen in branding, media titles, or non-English contexts to evoke mystery and esotericism. In general, occult refers to hidden or secret knowledge, especially knowledge claimed to lie outside ordinary perception, and to related traditions that seek access to such knowledge through study, practice, or revelation. The term covers a wide range of beliefs and practices rather than a single doctrine.

Historically, occultism denotes a broad field of esotericism that includes astrology, alchemy, magic, divination, Hermeticism, Gnosticism, mysticism, and various occult orders. In scholarly use, occultism is treated as a cultural and historical phenomenon—a set of ideas and practices that influenced philosophy, religion, and the arts, rather than a proven science. The exact content and emphasis of occult traditions vary across cultures and periods, and many groups have claimed hidden wisdom accessible to initiates or through disciplined study.

In contemporary culture, the term frequently appears in fiction, music, and online communities seeking to convey a sense of mystery or alternative spirituality. Okkult-themed works may reference symbols, rituals, or mythologies associated with occultism while not advocating particular beliefs. In academic contexts, researchers examine the historical development, social functions, and rhetoric of occult movements, and they distinguish between critical inquiry and sensational or fraudulent claims.

See also: occult, esotericism, mysticism.