The History of Magic and the Occult

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Harmony Books, 1983 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 342 pages
A 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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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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INTRODUCTORY NOTE
15
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