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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... death but also others whose mantles were fringed in the style of the philosophers ' garments . This persecution was not considered unusual in these barbaric times . However , the remainder of the story as it has been reported can only ...
... death but also others whose mantles were fringed in the style of the philosophers ' garments . This persecution was not considered unusual in these barbaric times . However , the remainder of the story as it has been reported can only ...
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... death , I kill death - which kills me . I raise up again the bodies that I have created . Living in death , I destroy myself - whereof you rejoice . You cannot rejoice without me and my life . If I carry the poison in my head , in my ...
... death , I kill death - which kills me . I raise up again the bodies that I have created . Living in death , I destroy myself - whereof you rejoice . You cannot rejoice without me and my life . If I carry the poison in my head , in my ...
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... death 113. The forehead of an infirm man зв 114. The forehead of a man successful in war + 115. The forehead of a poisoner 116. The forehead of a man destined to be wound- ed in the head fortune , intelligence and goodness . A short ...
... death 113. The forehead of an infirm man зв 114. The forehead of a man successful in war + 115. The forehead of a poisoner 116. The forehead of a man destined to be wound- ed in the head fortune , intelligence and goodness . A short ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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