The Mysteries and Secrets of Magic
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087011
London
1995
13,5×21,5
meki
320
engleski
Cijena: 15,00 EUR
The Mysteries and Secrets of Magic (1927) is a major work by British physician and historian Charles John Samuel (C. J. S.) Thompson. The book serves as a comprehensive historical survey of magical practices, rituals, and beliefs from prehistoric times to more modern times. The book explores various aspects of the occult, focusing on how different early civilizations shared similar fundamental principles in their beliefs. Thompson discusses: Ancient Traditions: Magical Practices of the Babylonians, Egyptians, Celts, Arabs, Hindus, and Chinese. Occult Skills: Details on demonology, divination, crystal gazing, use of pentacles and magical numbers. Grimoires and Manuscripts: A Collection of Secret Rites, Invocations, Charms, and Mystical Formulas from the Tradition of Medieval Magic Books. Beings and Entities: The Hidden Lore of Fae, the Devil and Demons. Schools of Magic: An Overview of Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and Theosophy, Distinguishing White, Black, and Ceremonial Magic. C. J. S. Thompson (1862–1943) was curator of the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England. His approach is scientific and historical rather than practical, although the book contains numerous illustrations and diagrams taken from original ancient texts. The work has seen numerous reprints due to its importance as a reference source for students of the occult and fans of the history of fantasy.
