The History of Magic and the OccultA profusely illustrated survey of the magical and occult ideas and operations in the civilized Western world. Includes astrology, divination, physiognomy, fortune cards, the Sphinx, the philosophers' stone, witchcraft and black magic, the Cabala, the Tarot, transmutations, alchemy, omens, oracles and vampires. Highlights the secret teachings of philosophers and many ohter prophetic mystics. |
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Contents
THE FORGETFUL GODS | 1 |
DIVINATORY ARTS | 4 |
THE MYSTERY OF STARS AND NUMBERS | 5 |
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| Title | The History of Magic and the Occult |
| Author | Kurt Seligmann |
| Edition | reissue |
| Publisher | Harmony Books, 1983 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 20 Oct 2008 |
| ISBN | 0517550083, 9780517550083 |
| Length | 342 pages |
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