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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... woman Philippus Phinella , Metroposcopia , Antwerp , 1648 123. The position of the planets on the human forehead Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 124. The forehead of an immoderate and sick man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia ...
... woman Philippus Phinella , Metroposcopia , Antwerp , 1648 123. The position of the planets on the human forehead Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia , Venice , 1637 124. The forehead of an immoderate and sick man Ciro Spontoni , Metoposcopia ...
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... woman into his slaughter house ' ; his chief argument was that the suspected woman's mother had been burned as a witch . Agrippa contested this opinion , alleging the grace of baptism . Satan is cast out of us and we are made new ...
... woman into his slaughter house ' ; his chief argument was that the suspected woman's mother had been burned as a witch . Agrippa contested this opinion , alleging the grace of baptism . Satan is cast out of us and we are made new ...
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... woman crowned with a tiara , enthroned . The Empress : a woman with sceptre and coat of arms . The Emperor : a crowned and enthroned man , seen in profile . IV V The Pope , blessing two kneeling people . VI The Lovers : a youth between ...
... woman crowned with a tiara , enthroned . The Empress : a woman with sceptre and coat of arms . The Emperor : a crowned and enthroned man , seen in profile . IV V The Pope , blessing two kneeling people . VI The Lovers : a youth between ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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