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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... demon Telal ; and Alal the destroyer . People's minds were dominated by malign demons who demanded sacrifices and prayers . But the sages of ancient civilizations knew also that good spirits existed , ever ready to come to the rescue of ...
... demon Telal ; and Alal the destroyer . People's minds were dominated by malign demons who demanded sacrifices and prayers . But the sages of ancient civilizations knew also that good spirits existed , ever ready to come to the rescue of ...
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... demons is striking . In A.D. 1582 Jerome Mengo published his Whip for the Demons , which deals with this difficult matter . This curious work was tardily ( 1709 ) placed upon the papal index . Up to that date , the priest - exorcist may ...
... demons is striking . In A.D. 1582 Jerome Mengo published his Whip for the Demons , which deals with this difficult matter . This curious work was tardily ( 1709 ) placed upon the papal index . Up to that date , the priest - exorcist may ...
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... demons . Originally , demons had been mortals of extraordinary merit whom the gods claimed after death . Under the influence of Greek philosophers , especially of Pythagoras and Plato , this concept changed , and now the demons were ...
... demons . Originally , demons had been mortals of extraordinary merit whom the gods claimed after death . Under the influence of Greek philosophers , especially of Pythagoras and Plato , this concept changed , and now the demons were ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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