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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... father and son is not at its end : the son is longing for the father , who cannot live alone . A new union must take place . The spirit will unite them and dwell with them constantly . ' When the son enters his father's palace , the ...
... father and son is not at its end : the son is longing for the father , who cannot live alone . A new union must take place . The spirit will unite them and dwell with them constantly . ' When the son enters his father's palace , the ...
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... father's intrigue , the son was killed . Thus the Gnostics reversed the accusation and projected their feeling of guilt upon the accuser : the offended father . - The early alchemists must have shared these conceptions , and their ...
... father's intrigue , the son was killed . Thus the Gnostics reversed the accusation and projected their feeling of guilt upon the accuser : the offended father . - The early alchemists must have shared these conceptions , and their ...
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... Father Gault was succeeded by Father Lactance and Father Surin . The demons signed several other documents . One is dated 30 June 1634. That same year Grandier was burned alive . Before his execution he was tortured by Father Lactance ...
... Father Gault was succeeded by Father Lactance and Father Surin . The demons signed several other documents . One is dated 30 June 1634. That same year Grandier was burned alive . Before his execution he was tortured by Father Lactance ...
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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