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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... man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 125. The forehead of an unintelligent man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 126. The forehead of an imbecile and long - lived man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 ...
... man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 125. The forehead of an unintelligent man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 126. The forehead of an imbecile and long - lived man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 ...
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... Man , it seemed , was incapable of fighting the will of the planet divinities . Yet the more this system evolved , the more did the wise men read ethical values into man's fate ; the will of the stars was not completely independent from ...
... Man , it seemed , was incapable of fighting the will of the planet divinities . Yet the more this system evolved , the more did the wise men read ethical values into man's fate ; the will of the stars was not completely independent from ...
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... man's desires are constant , and whatever promises their fulfil- ment is apt to perpetuate itself , taking precedence over newly risen dogmas and often over reason . In the fairy tale the magician bids the poor man eat his fill , make ...
... man's desires are constant , and whatever promises their fulfil- ment is apt to perpetuate itself , taking precedence over newly risen dogmas and often over reason . In the fairy tale the magician bids the poor man eat his fill , make ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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