The Encyclopedia of Magic And Alchemy
by Guiley, Rosemary EllenEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-09-30
Publisher(s): Checkmark Books
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Summary
A fascinating guide to the mysteries of magic, alchemy, and the occult. Interest in magic and sorcery has been rekindled in recent years due to the success of popular fiction and film such as the Harry Potter novels and The Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, much of that fancy is founded on fact. 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.
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A fascinating guide to the mysteries of magic, alchemy, and the occult.
Praise for the hardcover edition:
Recommended...—Booklist
Interest in magic and sorcery has been rekindled in recent years due to the success of popular fiction and film such as the Harry Potter novels and The Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, much of that fancy is founded on fact.
With more than 500 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.
Praise for the hardcover edition:
Recommended...—Booklist
Interest in magic and sorcery has been rekindled in recent years due to the success of popular fiction and film such as the Harry Potter novels and The Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, much of that fancy is founded on fact.
With more than 500 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.
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