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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... called Hermetic . No one doubted the authen- ticity of the mythical adept , whose existence had been confirmed by Plato , by Diodorus of Sicily , by Tertullian , Galen , Iambli- chus and many others . From the colossal amount of writing ...
... called Hermetic . No one doubted the authen- ticity of the mythical adept , whose existence had been confirmed by Plato , by Diodorus of Sicily , by Tertullian , Galen , Iambli- chus and many others . From the colossal amount of writing ...
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... called materialism . The earth offered pleasures which were no sins , relaxations necessary for man's well - being . From discoveries and inventions emerged new necessities . Capital began to expand , industries were started on a modest ...
... called materialism . The earth offered pleasures which were no sins , relaxations necessary for man's well - being . From discoveries and inventions emerged new necessities . Capital began to expand , industries were started on a modest ...
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... called ascendant . The rising sign of the zodiac in which this degree lay was called horoscope . The name was given later to the entire constellation , the theme which was to be examined . Two other points are of importance : the degree ...
... called ascendant . The rising sign of the zodiac in which this degree lay was called horoscope . The name was given later to the entire constellation , the theme which was to be examined . Two other points are of importance : the degree ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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