hypersigil

n. a creative work that via the medium of its artificial universe changes its creator, its observers, the real world, or other things. Subjects: English, Arts & Literature

Etymological Note: hyper ‘over, beyond, or above’ ‘+ sigil ‘a seal or sign claimed to have occult or mystical properties.’ Coined by Grant Morrison in relation to his multi-part comic series The Invisibles.

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Citations: [1999 [Joe Abrakadabra] Usenet: pl.rec.gry.rpg (Nov. 8) “Re: nie tylko deadlands (Was: deadlands)”: To moze… hyper-sigil ktory zmieni rzeczywistosc.] 2003 Usenet: alt.fan.rawilson (Jan. 15) “Grant Morrison working on book with Disinfo founder”: According to today’s Disinfo e-newsletter, Invisibles author Grant Morrison is working on a book with Disinfo founder Richard Metzger. This should be interesting, since Morrison has talked about Invisibles as a “hypersigil” and Metzger has described Disinfo as a sigil. 2003 Grant Morrison The Book of Lies (Oct. 1): The “hypersigil” or “supersigil” develops the sigil concept beyond the static image and incorporates elements such as characterization, drama, and plot. The hypersigil is a sigil extended through the fourth dimension.…The hypersigil is an immensely powerful and sometimes dangerous method for actually altering reality in accordance with intent. Results can be remarkable and shocking.…The hypersigil can take the form of a poem, a story, a song, a dance or any other extended artistic activity you wish to try. 2004 [sine ] Barbelith Underground (Mar. 18) “Tulpa Creation Through RPG Hypersigil”: My idea is simple: I want to attempt tulpa creation through an RPG hypersigil. 2004 [William] Spiritkin Forums (Apr. 13) “Grant Morrisons The Invisibles As A Hypersigil”: According to Morrison it is part of his 3-part (using 3 entirely different comic franchises) Hypersigil, which is apparently intended to bring about some sort of “Revival” or large growth in interest in the Occult/Bring about a greater desire for free will.

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