The History of Magic and the OccultCovers astrology, divination, witchcraft, the Tarot, the Cabala, alchemy, and vampires, from ancient Mesopotamia to eighteenth-century Europe. |
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... fact , but twisting the truth into a narrow system of a special brand : that of the sectarian of the occult . Only a few authors on magic have written for the general reader , a fact which will perhaps justify this publication . I make ...
... fact , but twisting the truth into a narrow system of a special brand : that of the sectarian of the occult . Only a few authors on magic have written for the general reader , a fact which will perhaps justify this publication . I make ...
Page 148
... fact that certain signs are fiery , hot and dry , some things partake also of this fiery nature . They are therefore called Martial , after the planet , and are of the nature of Aries , Leo and Sagit- tarius . The same principle is true ...
... fact that certain signs are fiery , hot and dry , some things partake also of this fiery nature . They are therefore called Martial , after the planet , and are of the nature of Aries , Leo and Sagit- tarius . The same principle is true ...
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... fact , however , is not inherent in magic alone . In every society , leaders may use their influence for various ends . But a system that prevailed in society for thousands of years hardly needs an apology . The fact remains that magic ...
... fact , however , is not inherent in magic alone . In every society , leaders may use their influence for various ends . But a system that prevailed in society for thousands of years hardly needs an apology . The fact remains that magic ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 7 |
FOREWORD | xvii |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | xxi |
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