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- Tripartite Aspects of homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic comments: [1]
- Tripartite Aspects of the LGBTQ+ viewing itself as the 3rd species: [2]
- The AI's response is wrong, because I have heard members of the female dominant (alphabet soup) LGTBQ+ refer to themselves as a third species. Not only do AI systems lack personal experiences, they derive their education from a handful of sites whose authors may not speak of such a comment being made, and therefore bases its "overview" on a overlayed patchwork of knowledge.
- In this topic it is not discussed why modern people would need to use ancient or primitive beliefs of the self to engender itself with a supposed supportive narrative of being an historical precedence. Such a usage is particularly naive and logically untenable.
- When speaking of Plato's androgynous figure as a third counter-part to the binary, and that efforts are made by some to become "whole" again once more, it is not mentioned that the term "soul mate" is the representative label for such a consideration.
- It is also of interest to note that when speaking of a previous "whole person" that was split apart into a binary and that the idea of a 3rd entity influences a consciously animated reappraisal of the binary/tertiary perspective as a step beyond and thus expresses a greater ideal; the overlooked point is that the overall point not being discussed is the presence of a 3 -in- 1 ratio. In others words, from a singularity (the androgynous figure) to the binary (male and female counterparts), to a tertiary (assumed beyond the binary disposition)... whereby the 3-in-1 amalgamation is the ideal state of being. Yet, no one is recognizing this 3 -in- 1 situation as a symbolic reference to that which is further explored here; 3 to 1 ratios with additional examples relating to an incremental deterioration of the Earth's rotation and expansion of the Sun.
- Tripartite Aspects of the 3rd species idea throughout history: [3]
- Note: 3rd species nor 3rd gender ideas are not being viewed as symbolic representation of human consciousness attempting to step into a 3rd consciousness. However, this does not mean the ideas being used are important or correct. They are mere imagery of a given context.
- Tripartite Aspects of the 3rd gender ideas known as the Native American "Two-spirit," Thailand’s "Kathoey", the
"Sal-zikrum" of Ancient Middle East, the "Fa'afafine" of Samoa, the "Hijra" of India, and the
"Muxe" of Southern Mexico: [4]
- Note: this query contains quotes. I was prompted to choose the query without quotes as an alternative, and display it in the next section.
- And for those wondering, I got the list of examples from this page: Did Ancient Cultures Believe in a “Third Gender”? by John Stonestreet and Maria Baer, 11/13/23
- Tripartite Aspects of Archetypes, Myths, Legends, and Fairy tales: [5]
- Note: Use of the word "tripartite" causes the AI to default to several ideas it uses over and over again for queries of a similar nature.
- This section also contains information from the query "Triple deities throughout history".
[1] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic comments"
AI (overview) response: Homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic comments can be analyzed using the tripartite model of attitudes, which breaks down prejudice into three components: cognitive (stereotypes), affective (emotions), and behavioral (actions). Understanding these three aspects is crucial for addressing the underlying causes and manifestations of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice.
Cognitive aspect (Stereotypes and beliefs)The cognitive aspect consists of the negative and often inaccurate beliefs and stereotypes held about LGBTQ+ people. These are the thoughts and ideas that fuel biased comments.
- Homophobia:
- Beliefs that gay and lesbian people are unnatural, abnormal, or a threat to traditional family values.
- Using phrases like "that's so gay" to describe something as negative or undesirable.
- Relying on stereotypes about how men and women "should" act, and viewing gay people as deviating from these norms.
- Biphobia:
- The belief that bisexuality is not a legitimate identity, but rather a "phase" or a form of attention-seeking.
- Stereotypes that bisexual people are inherently promiscuous, greedy, or incapable of being in a monogamous relationship.
- Assuming a person's bisexuality is erased based on the gender of their partner (e.g., "you're straight now because you're dating a man").
- Transphobia:
- Beliefs that being transgender is "not real" or a mental illness.
- Denying the gender identity of a transgender person by fixating on their assigned sex at birth.
- Holding misconceptions about gender identity, such as believing it is a new or made-up concept.
Affective aspect (Emotions and feelings)
The affective aspect encompasses the negative feelings, fear, and discomfort directed toward LGBTQ+ individuals. This is the emotional layer of prejudice that can make it difficult to change through logic alone.
- Homophobia:
- Feelings of disgust, fear, or anxiety toward gay and lesbian people.
- Discomfort with public displays of affection between same-sex couples.
- Biphobia:
- Anxiety or distrust stemming from the false belief that bisexual people are untrustworthy or more likely to cheat.
- Aversion or discomfort arising from the complexity of attraction to multiple genders, leading to a desire to simplify or categorize a person.
- Transphobia:
- Deep-seated unease, fear, or revulsion toward transgender and gender non-conforming people.
- Anger or hostility toward anyone challenging traditional gender norms and roles.
Behavioral aspect (Actions and discrimination)
The behavioral aspect manifests as discrimination and harmful actions. For comments, this involves the specific words used to express prejudice and how they are delivered.
- Homophobia:
- Using derogatory slurs and name-calling.
- Spreading rumors about a person's sexual orientation.
- Hostile jokes or "banter" directed at gay people.
- Biphobia:
- Making condescending comments that dismiss someone's identity, such as calling it a "phase".
- "Jokes" that reinforce negative stereotypes, like suggestions that they are just greedy.
- Ignoring, minimizing, or erasing a person's bisexual identity through conversation.
- Transphobia:
- Intentionally misgendering someone by using the wrong pronouns.
- Using a trans person's deadname (birth name) after they have chosen a new one.
- Interrogating or demanding invasive information about a trans person's body or identity.
[2] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of the LGBTQ+ viewing itself as the 3rd species"
AI (overview) response: The notion of the LGBTQ+ community viewing itself as a "third species" is not a widely accepted or literal concept within queer theory or the community itself. Rather, it represents a multifaceted, philosophical framework drawing on ideas from transhumanism, queer theory, and ancient concepts of "third gender" to reimagine identity and existence beyond rigid binaries.
The tripartite (three-part) aspects of this concept represent the historical and futuristic tensions that challenge a simple binary view of gender and sexuality. These aspects can be broadly categorized as:- Historical and mythical "third genders"
- Theoretical deconstruction of binaries through queer theory
- Transhumanist and posthumanist visions for the future
1. Historical and mythical third genders
For centuries and in many different cultures, the idea of a "third gender" has existed outside the male/female binary. These historical examples serve as a foundation for dismantling the idea that only two genders are "natural" or valid.
- Ancient myths: Plato's Symposium describes a creation myth with three original sexes: male, female, and androgynous. After being split by Zeus, humans seek their lost other halves.
- Cultural roles: Many cultures have historically recognized third genders with specific spiritual or social roles. Examples include the Two-Spirit people in some Native American traditions, the mahu in Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, and the hijras in South Asia.
- Androgyny in spirituality: In Hinduism, the god Shiva is sometimes represented as Ardhanarisvara, a form that is half male and half female. Third-gender individuals were often believed to have special spiritual powers.
2. Queer theory and deconstruction
Building on historical precedence, modern queer theory provides the conceptual tools for deconstructing binary categories. This theoretical aspect challenges the idea of a universal "human" and interrogates how norms around sex, gender, and sexuality are socially constructed rather than biologically inherent.
- Critique of humanism: Queer and trans philosophers have critiqued traditional humanism for its reliance on the figure of the cisgender, heterosexual human. By centering trans and queer experiences, theorists re-examine fundamental questions of identity, knowledge, and power.
- Trans animalities: This concept moves beyond a simple human/animal binary to explore how trans and non-human experiences can challenge established biological and social norms.
- Destabilizing the binary: Philosophers like Robin Dembroff discuss how nonbinary identities "destabilize the binary axis" of gender, pushing back against the idea that gender is naturally limited to two categories.
3. Transhumanist and posthumanist futures
The third aspect projects this philosophical reframing into the future, speculating on how technology and radical self-definition could create new forms of being. In this view, the LGBTQ+ experience becomes a vanguard for transhumanist and posthumanist ideals.
- Self-directed evolution: Transhumanism advocates for using technology, such as genetic engineering and biotechnology, to radically enhance human capacities. For some, LGBTQ+ experiences already represent a form of self-directed evolution that expands the definition of what it means to be human.
- Embodiment and choice: In this view, technologies like gender-affirming care represent a form of morphological freedom—the right of an individual to change their body. This aligns with transhumanist goals of using technology to expand bodily autonomy and choice.
- Queer posthumanism: This idea combines queer theory and posthumanism to envision a future that completely breaks free from anthropocentric (human-centered) and gendered limitations. It opens up possibilities for new forms of identity, embodiment, and ethics that are not based on human reproductive norms.
Synthesis: The "third species" as a metaphor
Rather than a literal classification, the idea of LGBTQ+ individuals as a "third species" serves as a powerful metaphor for radical self-definition. It symbolizes a rejection of biological determinism and an embrace of a fluid and expansive understanding of gender, identity, and existence. The tripartite framework—drawing on the past, critiquing the present, and envisioning the future—gives form to this philosophical project.
[3] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of the 3rd species idea throughtout history"
AI (overview) response: The phrase "3rd species idea" does not refer to a unified philosophical concept across history, but rather points to three distinct historical contexts: ancient Greek philosophy, German idealism, and American pragmatism. The "3rd species" refers to the final, mediating, or synthesizing aspect of a tripartite model in each of these traditions.
Ancient Greece: Plato's tripartite soulIn Plato's psychology, found in Book IV of The Republic, the soul is divided into three distinct parts:
- 1st species: The appetitive part (Appetite): This is the non-rational, desiring part of the soul, which seeks to satisfy basic bodily needs and desires, like hunger and thirst.
- 2nd species: The spirited part (Spirit): The emotional and ambitious part of the soul. It drives anger, courage, and the pursuit of honor and victory.
- 3rd species: The rational part (Reason): The highest, rational, and philosophical part of the soul. Its proper role is to govern the other two parts and seek truth and knowledge. In Plato's view, a person is just when reason rules over spirit and appetite.
German Idealism: Hegel's dialectic
G.W.F. Hegel developed a dialectical system for understanding the evolution of history and consciousness, with a three-part structure. This process involves a sublation (Aufhebung), where a new concept emerges by preserving and canceling the prior stages.
- 1st species: Thesis: An initial idea or state of being. It is an affirmation that is, upon reflection, incomplete or contradictory.
- 2nd species: Antithesis: The negation or opposite of the thesis. It is a state of opposition or contradiction.
- 3rd species: Synthesis: The resolution of the conflict between the thesis and antithesis. The synthesis transcends and resolves the conflict, representing a higher, more complete form of truth. Hegel applied this model to his philosophy of spirit, which progresses from Logic to Nature and finally to Spirit.
American Pragmatism: Peirce's phenomenological categories
The philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce developed a theory of phenomenological categories—Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness—to classify all experiences.
- 1st species: Firstness (Quality): The category of pure, unmediated feeling and possibility. It is characterized by vagueness and lacks all relation to anything else.
- 2nd species: Secondness (Reaction): The category of actuality and existence, involving brute fact and dyadic (two-sided) relations. It represents an experience of effort and resistance.
- 3rd species: Thirdness (Mediation): The highest and most complex category, representing law, habit, and generality. Thirdness mediates between Firstness and Secondness. It is the category of representation and thought, allowing for meaning and interpretation. A prime example of Thirdness is the sign, which brings a mind (interpretant) to bear upon an object.
[4] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of the 3rd gender idea throughout history"
AI (overview) response: In historical contexts where a tripartite, or three-part, gender system existed, it typically involved the categories of male, female, and a third gender that is neither. Unlike the modern Western gender binary, these older systems often viewed the third gender as a neutral, intermediary, or spiritually transcendent category with its own distinct roles and responsibilities.
Ancient India: Tritiya PrakritiAncient Indian society, influenced by Hindu religious and medical traditions, recognized three prakriti (natures or genders):
- Pums-prakriti: male-nature.
- Stri-prakriti: female-nature.
- Tritiya-prakriti: third-nature.
- This third category encompassed a wide range of gender and sexual identities, including intersex people and male-bodied or female-bodied individuals who displayed attributes "inconsistent with the natural characteristics of man and woman".
- Cultural and spiritual context: The concept was reinforced by Hindu mythology, featuring androgynous deities like Ardhanarishvara (half male, half female) and gender-fluid figures like Mohini, an avatar of Vishnu.
- Social roles: Individuals of the Tritiya Prakriti were often associated with spiritual insights and held important social positions as ministers, royal attendants, and spiritual performers.
- Colonial shift: This traditional acceptance was largely eroded by the introduction of Western binary gender norms and discriminatory laws under British rule in the 19th century.
Greek mythology and philosophy
In ancient Greece, third gender concepts appeared in both mythology and intellectual thought, although they were not as deeply embedded in social structure as in India.
- Plato's Symposium: The playwright Aristophanes presents a mythical tale of three original genders: male, female, and androgynous (a combination of both). The gods, fearing their power, split these round beings into two-legged halves. According to the myth, the longing for a lost "other half" is the origin of romantic desire.
- Hermaphroditus: The myth of Hermaphroditus, the child of Hermes and Aphrodite, tells of a being whose body was merged with that of a nymph, resulting in an androgynous or intersex figure. This story, and others like it, reflects an ancient understanding of genders beyond the binary.
- Linguistic observation: The philosopher Protagoras identified three grammatical genders—masculine, feminine, and neuter—and connected them to three biological "types": males, females, and things. This suggests a cognitive framework for non-binary categories, even if social norms were often restrictive.
Mesoamerica: The Quariwarmi
The pre-colonial Inca culture of the Andes provides a clear example of a tripartite spiritual and social system.
- Dual-gendered deity: The Incas worshipped a dual-gendered deity known as Chuqui Chinchay.
- Third-gender shamans: Ritual attendants for this deity, known as quariwarmi (man-woman), occupied a third-gender role.
- Cultural significance: The quariwarmi wore androgynous clothing to embody "a third space that negotiated between the masculine and the feminine, the present and the past, the living and the dead". This intermediary status gave them a powerful spiritual function in society.
Bugis culture of Indonesia
The Bugis ethnic group in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, recognizes a five-gender system, which includes a tripartite division at its core, as described by anthropologist Sharyn Graham Davies:
- Oroané: masculine men.
- Makkunrai: feminine women.
- Calalai: anatomical females who adopt masculine social roles and clothing.
- Calabai: anatomical males who take on traditionally feminine roles and are central to organizing Bugis wedding ceremonies.
- Bissu: a spiritual gender-transcendent category that is considered to be a mix of all the other genders and holds a revered place as a spiritual medium.
Other historical examples
- Ancient Near East: Inscribed pottery from ancient Egypt shows a list of three genders: tai (male), s?t (often translated as "eunuch"), and hmt (female).
- Ancient Rome: The Galli were castrated priests of the goddess Cybele who dressed in women's clothing and were perceived by Romans as a third gender, occupying an ambiguous space outside of typical Roman masculinity.
- Diversity and distinction: Historical third gender concepts varied widely, ranging from intermediary social positions to revered spiritual roles. These identities were distinct from—not simply precursors to—modern transgender or non-binary identities.
- Spiritual significance: In many cultures, the third gender was linked to a connection with the divine, granting them special ritual and spiritual responsibilities.
- Colonial influence: The suppression and criminalization of these identities often coincided with the imposition of Western binary gender systems through colonialism, which largely ignored or pathologized non-binary people.
[5] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of the 3rd gender ideas known as the Native American "Two-spirit," Thailand’s "Kathoey", the "Sal-zikrum" of Ancient Middle East, the "Fa'afafine" of Samoa, the "Hijra" of India, and the "Muxe" of Southern Mexico"
AI (overview) response: To properly analyze the "tripartite aspects" of these diverse third-gender ideas, one must examine them through the lens of individual, social, and spiritual dimensions. However, it is crucial to recognize that these are distinct cultural phenomena and not a single, universal "third gender." While they share some similarities, each has unique origins, roles, and challenges. The idea of imposing a single Western-centric "transgender" label on them is inaccurate and can be considered a form of cultural appropriation.
Individual dimensionThis aspect covers the personal identification and expression of a third-gender person. The manifestation and understanding of identity vary widely.
Social dimension
This aspect relates to the societal functions, roles, and acceptance (or rejection) of third-gender people within their communities.
Spiritual dimension
This aspect concerns the spiritual meaning and religious beliefs associated with each third-gender identity.
[6] Internet query: "Tripartite Aspects of Archetypes, Myths, Legends, and Fairy tales"
AI (overview) response: The "tripartite aspect" refers to the pervasive and profound presence of the number three as a symbolic or structural motif in archetypes, myths, legends, and fairy tales. This recurring pattern serves as a powerful device for organizing narratives, conveying universal meaning, and making stories memorable.
Tripartite archetypesIn Jungian psychology, the archetype is a universal, inborn pattern found in the collective unconscious. The tripartite nature of archetypes can be seen in several forms:
- The Trinity: The number three often represents a divine or cosmic wholeness, symbolizing concepts such as mind-body-spirit, past-present-future, and the synthesis of opposing forces into a creative third entity.
- The Triangle: As a geometric symbol, the triangle creates stability and meaning. A single apex can represent a goal, while the two base corners represent opposing choices. A heroic narrative is often structured around the hero, the antagonist, and the prize they fight over.
- Maiden, Mother, and Crone: This specific triple-goddess archetype found in Celtic mythology and other traditions represents the three stages of a woman's life.
Tripartite aspects in myths
The number three is common across world mythologies, manifesting in deities, cosmic structures, and human experiences.
- Triple deities: Many mythologies feature three gods or goddesses who form a single whole or triad.
- Hinduism: The Trimurti consists of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer), who personify the cosmic functions of the universe.
- Greek Mythology: The Moirai (Fates) were a triad who controlled destiny: Clotho spun the thread of life, Lachesis measured it, and Atropos cut it.
- Cosmic order: In some mythologies, the world itself is structured in three domains, such as the Celtic division of earth, sea, and sky, or the Norse cosmology of the World Tree, which connects the three realms of gods, men, and the underworld.
- Social structures: In his work on Indo-European myths, Georges Dumézil proposed a tripartite social model based on three classes: the priestly, the warrior, and the peasant.
Note: I wanted to add to the triple deities list so I did a cursory query in the form of "Triple deities throughout history" and got the following:
AI response: Triple deities represent a divine concept of unity and multiplicity across many cultures and religions, appearing as a single deity with three aspects (like Hecate or Brigid) or as three separate beings forming a single unit (like the Greek Moirai or the Hindu Trimurti). Notable examples include the Hindu Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), the ancient Egyptian triad of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, the Greek Fates (Moirai), and the Irish Morrígan. In some traditions, like Neopaganism, the concept is embodied by the Maiden, Mother, and Crone to symbolize the life cycle.
Examples of Triple Deities:- Hinduism: The Trimurti comprises Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer), representing the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction.
- Ancient Egypt: Famous triads include the family of Osiris, Isis, and Horus. Other local triads existed, like the Theban triad of Amun,
Mut, and Khonsu.
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Triads of Egyptian Gods; The Influence of Triads in Egyptian
Mythology: Exploring the Gods by Spencer Lanoue
- The Theban Triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu
- The Memphite Triad: Ptah, Sekhmet, and Nefertum
- The Elephantine Triad
- The Triad of Abydos
- The Triad of Kom Ombo
- The Triad of Latopolis
- The Triad of Edfu
- Triad of Medamud (near Thebes)
- Triad of Dendera
- Triad of Crocodilopolis
- Triad of Mendes
- Heliopolitan Triad: Ra, Shu, and Tefnut
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Triads of Egyptian Gods; The Influence of Triads in Egyptian
Mythology: Exploring the Gods by Spencer Lanoue
- Ancient Greece:
- The Moirai (Fates)—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—who spun, drew out, and cut the thread of life.
- The Charites (Graces), goddesses of joy and beauty.
- A single goddess like Hecate, who had multiple aspects, including lunar, underworld, and crossroads associations.
- Celtic Mythology:
- The Morrígan, a trinity of war goddesses including Badb, Macha, and Nemain, often appearing as crows.
- Brigid, a goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, who may be a triple goddess herself.
- Slavic Mythology: The deity Triglav is a significant triple god or goddess.
Forms of Triple Deities:
- Threefold Entities: The triad consists of three separate beings who function as one. Examples include the Greek Moirai, the Hindu Trimurti, or the Celtic goddesses Ériu, Banba, and Fódla.
- Single Deities with Three Aspects: A single deity who is known to manifest in three different forms or stages. Examples include the goddess Hecate, or the Celtic goddess Brigid.
- The Archetype: The concept of a triple deity is a fundamental archetype in religion and mythology, symbolizing the power of three and representing various cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
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