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The implications of the story extend into current societal movements, where some interpret the erosion of traditional gender roles and concepts of divinity as reflective of the ancient myth’s themes. The desire of modern groups to embrace fluidity in gender and identity resonates with the alchemical pursuit to merge opposites.
Occultists, following these paradigms, might argue that humanity’s spiritual enlightenment necessitates discarding safety and innocence, which they claim act as chains imposed by divine authority. The consistent attempted liberation from these "chains," however, leads to the same consequences outlined in the Genesis narrative: chaos resulting from hubris.