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Summary
Interest in magic and sorcery has been rekindled in recent years due to the success of popular fiction and films such as the Harry Potter novels and The Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, much of that fancy is founded on fact, and now readers looking for the history and lore behind their favorite fantasies will have a resource on which to rely. With more than 400 concise, expert entries, The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy is a fascinating A-to-Z reference to the history of the Western magical and alchemical traditions, sorting history from myth and folklore and examining mystical beliefs through the ages. With roots reaching back to ancient Egypt, the classical world, and the Middle East, magic and alchemy have often played an integral part in science, politics, and religion. From the quest for the Philosopher's Stone to 20th-century wizards like Aleister Crowley to contemporary pagans and wiccans, the full range of Western magic and its influence on society is documented here. Topics covered include history, lore, famous people, philosophies, procedures, materials, rituals, and relationships to science.
Entries include:
Astral travel
Aleister Crowley
Curses
Divination
Elementals
Freemasonry
Hermes Trismegistus
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
Knights Templar
Oracles and prophecy
Philosopher's Stone
Rituals
Rosicrucianism
Sacred names
Compte de Saint-Germain
Sorcery and witchcraft
Tarot
Tetragammaton
and more.
Specifications
Black-and-white photographs. Index. Bibliography. Cross-references.
About the Author(s)
Rosemary Ellen Guiley is the best-selling author of books on the paranormal, mystical and visionary experiences, and spirituality. Among her books for Facts On File and Checkmark Books are The Encyclopedia of Angels, Second Edition; The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits, Third Edition; and The Encyclopedia of Vampires, Werewolves, and Other Monsters. She is an honorary life member of the Ghost Club of London. She lives in Connecticut. Foreword author Donald Michael Kraig holds a degree in philosophy from UCLA and has taught extensively on kabalah, tarot, magic, and other subjects. He is the author of Modern Magick: Eleven Lessons in the High Magickal Arts.
Название: The Encyclopedia Of Magic And Alchemy
Авторы: Rosemary Ellen Guiley; Foreword by Donald Michael Kraig
Trim Size: 8 1/2 X 11
ISBN-10: 0816060487
ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6048-1
Published: 09/01/2006
Качество: OEF
Язык: английский
Страницы: 384
Файл: PDF (10,5 МБ)
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