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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... fact , but twisting the truth into a narrow system of a special brand : that of the sectarian of the occult . Only a few authors on magic have written for the general reader , a fact which will perhaps justify this publication . I make ...
... fact , but twisting the truth into a narrow system of a special brand : that of the sectarian of the occult . Only a few authors on magic have written for the general reader , a fact which will perhaps justify this publication . I make ...
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... fact that Louis de Bourbon Condé was the French Grand Master . However , the lodges proved ineradicable , a fact which impress- ed the intelligent and cast doubts on the action of both spiritual and secular authorities . On the other ...
... fact that Louis de Bourbon Condé was the French Grand Master . However , the lodges proved ineradicable , a fact which impress- ed the intelligent and cast doubts on the action of both spiritual and secular authorities . On the other ...
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... fact , however , is not inherent in magic alone . In every society , leaders may use their influence for various ends . But a system that prevailed in society for thousands of years hardly needs an apology . The fact remains that magic ...
... fact , however , is not inherent in magic alone . In every society , leaders may use their influence for various ends . But a system that prevailed in society for thousands of years hardly needs an apology . The fact remains that magic ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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