In the religious writings of Kabbalah, Adam Kadmon is a phrase meaning "Primordial Man," or "Primal Man," comparable to the Anthropos of Gnosticism and Manichaeism. However, in LurianicKabbalah, Adam Kadmon acquired much more exalted status, equivalent to Purusha in the Upanishads, denoting the Manifest Absolute itself, while 'Adam Soul', the primeval Soul that contained all human souls, is described in different terms in this variant of mythopoetic cosmogenesis and anthropogenesis. It is said that Adam Kadmon had rays of light projecting from his eyes. There is also a similar concept in Alevi and Sufic philosophy called Insan-i Kamil, the Perfect or Complete Man.
In popular culture
Adam Kadmon is the name of the main character in the Marilyn Manson album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). Although the name is never used in any of the songs' lyrics, Adam Kadmon is identified in the CD's booklet. As well, as the tracks of the CD are divided into four groups, each group's title is prefaced with a letter from the name "Adam". It is commonly held that Adam is also the central figure of the albums Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals, though the chronology of these depictions go in the reverse of their being released.
Adam Kadmon is also mentioned in the The Shamen's song Destination Eschaton
In "Angel Sanctuary" by Kaori Yuki, Adam Kadamon is the first angel, and the only being capable of using time magic.
Adam Kadmon is the pseudonym of the author of a series of guitar instruction manuals.
In Wild Arms 3, Adam Kadmon is the true name of the character Jet Enduro.
In the series Neon Genesis Evangelion, Adam Kadmon is metaphorically and literally referenced to and represented by Adam, the first angel.
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