Encyclopaedia Of Occultism

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781596052376

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This "compendium of information on the occult sciences, occult personalities, psychic science, demonology, spiritism, and mysticism" was one of a kind when it was first published in 1920 and is still considered the best in its field today. Spence organizes a world's worth of magic -- from "Ab" (a magical month in the ancient Semitic calendar) to "Zulu witch-finders" -- into 2,500 dictionary-style entries that explore concepts and personalities both familiar (Freemasonry, Morgan le Fay) and obscure: palingenesy (a process by which plants or vegetables are destroyed and then "resurrected"), Leonora Galigai (a 17th-century Italian aristocrat who was burned as a witch). A delight for devotees of the weird and the strange, and a valuable resource for students of mythology and the evolution of scientific thought, this important volume is at home in the libraries of all book lovers. Scottish journalist and folklorist LEWIS SPENCE (1874 -1955) was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and Vice-President of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He published more than 40 works on mythology and the occult, including History of Atlantis, An Introduction to Mythology, and Myth and Ritual in Dance, Game and Rhyme.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Occultism
ISBN : LCCN:unk82009686

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An Encyclopaedia of Occultism by Lewis Spence Pdf

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1567183360

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The New Encyclopedia of the Occult by John Michael Greer Pdf

"Written by a practitioner of various Western occult traditions -- the author has a background in druidism, freemasonry, cabala, Louisiana hoodoo, and is a certified tarot grandmaster -- this is an authoritative and engaging reference on the occult. Cross-references lead to relevant entries, and sources for further reading are often suggested (a bibliography of these sources is included at the end of the volume). Extensively researched yet concise, this encyclopedia will provide a wide range of users with information on both occult history and current practice."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.

Author : Lewis 1874-1955 Spence
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015081762

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An Encyclopaedia of Occultism by Lewis 1874-1955 Spence Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : James Randi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Impostors and imposture
ISBN : OCLC:1391523527

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An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural by James Randi Pdf

Author : John Michael Greer,Papus,Mark Anthony Mikituk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
ISBN : 0738754978

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Elementary Treatise of Occult Science by John Michael Greer,Papus,Mark Anthony Mikituk Pdf

An Essential Work of 19th-Century French Occultism from the Leading Intellectual of the Era Explore Papus's Pivotal Teachings on the Secret History of the World, Symbols and Their Meanings, and the Nature of the Magical Universe Available in English for the First Time One of the most important books in the modern history of occultism, Papus's Elementary Treatise of Occult Science helped establish the shape of occult thinking and practice for decades...and its legacy as a source of spiritual philosophy continues today. Never before published in English, this work explores a fascinating interpretation of the history of the world and develops a powerful approach to decoding esoteric symbolism, a crucial skill for contemporary occultists. Papus also provides a stunning analysis of ancient mysteries, including Hermeticism, astrology, magic, alchemy, theosophy, signification of numbers, the astral plane, sacred geometry, Kabbalah, the tetragrammaton, the pyramids, and much more. This premium hardcover edition introduces the contemporary occultist to the ideas of one of history's most profound metaphysical thinkers. Front Flap: "Let us open the door and let us not be blinded by the light which escapes it, let us not be afraid to say that which must be said, because the masters wished that certain mysteries be revealed...What then have you seen on the occult side of the Universe?"--Papus Elementary Treatise on Occult Science was one of the most influential books to emerge from the turn-of-the-century French occult revival--a detailed and readable description of the magical universe and humanity's place in it. Many important teachers and authors of the esoteric arts--including Madame Blavatsky, Rudolf Steiner, and Manly P. Hall--were influenced by Papus's vision of occult philosophy and the hidden side of history. This volume, translated and annotated by Mark Mikituk with a foreword by John Michael Greer, provides a captivating view of Papus's visionary mind and his radical ideas.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0259464287

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An Encyclopaedia of Occultism by Lewis Spence Pdf

Excerpt from An Encyclopaedia of Occultism: A Compendium of Information on the Occult Sciences, Occult Personalities, Psychic Science, Magic, Demonology, Spiritism and Mysticism Abaddon (the Chief Of the demons of the seventh hierarchy. Abaddon is the name given by St. John in the Apocalypse to the king Of the grasshoppers. He is sometimes regarded as the destroying angel. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Andesite Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1298620198

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An Encyclopaedia of Occultism by Lewis Spence Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Occultism
ISBN : LCCN:59015875

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An Encyclopaedia of Occultism; by Lewis Spence Pdf

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : PSU:000032524574

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Encyclopedia of Occultism by Lewis Spence Pdf

Since its intitial publication in 1920, this book has remained the supreme arbiter in all matters of dispute concerning the occult. Contains 2,500 entries and articles summarizing the entire history of the subject.

Author : M. C. Poinsot
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-07
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1794792244

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The Encyclopedia of Occult Sciences by M. C. Poinsot Pdf

To those who will only believe in phenomena which are reproducible at will, it is easy to answer them: you do not manufacture comets, meteorites, magnetic disturbances due to sunspots, and yet you observe them. Metapsychical phenomena are registered in the records of Occultism. That is all. The only thing to do is to check them. But the right remains to unite them amongst themselves by an attempt at a general explanation. The study of the Invisible, of the forces which it conceals, of the human fluids, is yet but at its dawn. Patience ! To deny is absurd. To observe is scientific. To think is wise. This is what I have done. It is what you will do after having read this book, the well arranged summing up of vast reading and lengthy thought.

Author : Richard Cavendish,Joseph Banks Rhine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Magic
ISBN : 0710084919

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Encyclopedia of the Unexplained by Richard Cavendish,Joseph Banks Rhine Pdf

Encyclopedic coverage of parapsychology and psychical research, magic and the occult, and the main systems of divination. Concentrates primarily on Western cultures of 19th and 20th centuries. 19 contributors. Alphabetical arrangement. Many lengthy entries. Bibliography of 521 references. Index of persons and book titles. Photographs and drawings.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015237827

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An Encyclopaedia of Occultism by Lewis Spence Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Lewis 1874-1955 Spence
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013564596

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Encyclopaedia of Occultism; a Compendium of Information on the Occult Sciences, Occult Personalities, Psychic Science, Magic, Demonology, Spiritism, M by Lewis 1874-1955 Spence Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Donald C. Laycock,Edward Kelley,John Dee
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633412934

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The Complete Enochian Dictionary by Donald C. Laycock,Edward Kelley,John Dee Pdf

The complete reference for understanding the Enochian language (“the language of the angels”), the proper pronunciation of the letters of the Enochian alphabet, and the use of evocations to call forth celestial beings and perform Enochian magic. In 1581, Dr. John Dee, an advisor in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, began a series of scrying experiments intended to explore the ability to contact the spirit world. With Edward Kelley acting as the medium in these experiments, Dee was able to record these communications as they were transmitted in Enochian, the language of the angels. Dr. Dee’s efforts furthered the development of the system of Enochian magic and his methods of invocation have been taken up and expounded upon by Aleister Crowley and many other magicians. Donald C. Laycock has thoroughly analyzed the work of Dee and Kelley. In this volume, he recounts the history of their experiments. He provides a pronunciation guide for the twenty-one letters, significant to untangling both the meaning and the derivation of the messages handed down from Dee and Kelley, and an essential Enochian/English and English/Enochian dictionary. The result is a fascinating linguistic and magical mystery story integral to any study of the Enochian tradition. This new edition of Laycock’s work includes a new preface by Stephen Skinner that sets the tone and historical context for today’s readers. Lon Milo DuQuette’s foreword gives a delightful and edifying description of how he and his students put The Complete Enochian Dictionary to the test with astonishing results. This book is a must-have for any serious magician’s library.