A lavishly illustrated history of witchcraft, magic, and the occult – from Palaeolithic cave rituals to Wicca and up to date paganism
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries on this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the unusual narrative of one of the vital interesting and frequently controversial subjects on the earth, covering the whole thing from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to up to date Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and tv.
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries on this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the unusual narrative of one of the vital interesting and frequently controversial subjects on the earth, covering the whole thing from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to up to date Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and tv.
Providing readers with a balanced, and unbiased account of the whole thing from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fear of, and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.
The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, this wide-ranging volume explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare’s
Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion.The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft to be had,
A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you with its lavish illustrated, accessible entries, whether you’re a believer or sceptic.
Category: New Age Religion & Spirituality
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