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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... hundreds of details concerning witches , gathered from the confessions of indicted persons . This learned man is credited with the con- demnation to death of some nine hundred sorceresses , an im- pressive number which , when divided by ...
... hundreds of details concerning witches , gathered from the confessions of indicted persons . This learned man is credited with the con- demnation to death of some nine hundred sorceresses , an im- pressive number which , when divided by ...
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... hundred years . Five brethren were selected to carry out the philanthropic mission . They travelled through many countries , accomplishing wonderful charitable deeds . A few books were written which contained their ideology . In 1484 ...
... hundred years . Five brethren were selected to carry out the philanthropic mission . They travelled through many countries , accomplishing wonderful charitable deeds . A few books were written which contained their ideology . In 1484 ...
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... hundred years , and when I came , the count told me that he was three thousand years old . Whether he has added nine hundred years by error , or whether he is lying , I do not know . ' Such were the tales told by his valets ; but the ...
... hundred years , and when I came , the count told me that he was three thousand years old . Whether he has added nine hundred years by error , or whether he is lying , I do not know . ' Such were the tales told by his valets ; but the ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 7 |
FOREWORD | xvii |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | xxi |
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