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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... Italy by a set date . The answer of the astrologers was a poster announcing that the emperor would leave the earth before their departure from Italy - and the predic- tion proved to be true . As a rule , famous astrologers were well ...
... Italy by a set date . The answer of the astrologers was a poster announcing that the emperor would leave the earth before their departure from Italy - and the predic- tion proved to be true . As a rule , famous astrologers were well ...
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... Italy , where Guazzo had revived the tradition so well , a full- scale trial in 1646 brought misery to many . It took a full year to convict all the culprits . Domenica Camelli , Lucia Caveden , Domenica Gratiadei , Caterina Baroni ...
... Italy , where Guazzo had revived the tradition so well , a full- scale trial in 1646 brought misery to many . It took a full year to convict all the culprits . Domenica Camelli , Lucia Caveden , Domenica Gratiadei , Caterina Baroni ...
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... Italy a considerable number of Jews took part in public life , teaching at universities , like Lazaro de Frigeis , who lectured in Padua . Others were known as authorities in philosophical matters and more than once were they called ...
... Italy a considerable number of Jews took part in public life , teaching at universities , like Lazaro de Frigeis , who lectured in Padua . Others were known as authorities in philosophical matters and more than once were they called ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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