Principia Discordia

*Principia Discordia* is the foundational text of Discordianism, a satirical yet genuinely influential modern religious and philosophical movement associated with chaos magick and countercultural spirituality. Its historical importance lies in its blending of parody, myth-making, and occult-style insight, and readers will find aphorisms, stories, fake scripture, and unconventional reflections on order, disorder, and belief.

Pseudonymous founder-figure of Discordianism and principal attributed author of the satirical religious text *Principia Discordia* (1960s). The work became influential in countercultural and esoteric circles for its playful critique of authority, religion, and metaphysics.