exoteric

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A two-fold element in these cults, Exoteric, Esoteric.

From From Ritual to Romance by Weston, Jessie Laidlay

So remember, if you buy him, one of him is called Esoteric, and the other Exoteric.

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

The Exoteric side of the cult gives us the Human, the Folk-lore, elements—the Suffering King; the Waste Land; the effect upon the Folk; the task that lies before the hero; the group of Grail symbols.

From From Ritual to Romance by Weston, Jessie Laidlay

In imitation of the ancient mysteries they instituted lower and higher degrees; in the former they taught the Exoteric creed, and in the latter the Esoteric philosophy, as explained in our introduction.

From Astral Worship by Hill, J. H.

The Essenes had their "Exoteric" and their "Esoteric" doctrines.

From The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ by Graves, Kersey