A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult (DK a History of)

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There are many highlights I could mention, but I found the chapters on Mesopotamian magic (I’d also recommend The First Ghosts by Irving Finkel on this topic) and Renaissance folk magic especially engrossing. Think and Grow Rich is the number-one inspirational and motivational classic for individuals who are interested in furthering their lives and reaching their goals by learning from important figures in history. Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing.

Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions”, such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail. This full-color and lusciously illustrated book offers a study of magical and occult practices from cultures around the world through the lens of material culture.The book is an expansive survey that brushes the surface of a lot of occult practices through history and spans the globe. Like all DK books, this one is beautifully illustrated, with pictures of artwork, crystals, herbs, amulets, and other magical objects from around the world. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you with its lavish illustrated, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or sceptic. Each is captioned and explained, helping the reader decipher and interpret the meanings of what is being presented.

She’ll help you connect with the part of yourself that’s drawn to the quiet, the deep, the beautiful, and the kind. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. There are several interesting books that cover the Salem Witch Trials, the ones that I have listened to are very good at covering and explaining the Witchfinder General. Providing readers with a balanced, and unbiased account of everything 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. There’s some great art and photography, and it’s a great starting point to help you figure out what you’d like to read about in greater detail.I enjoyed listening to this audio book as a way to touch upon ancient religions and beliefs as they relate to certain practices today. This indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition and the supernatural. My career as a voice actor had been over for months and me and my little girl Scarlet were living back at my mum’s place. The Podcast 'Stuff You Missed in History Class' had an episode regarding the history of Tarot in October of 2020 and 'Bones and Bobbins' another podcast has been focusing quite a bit about Witchcraft, since the hosts are Witches.

La maquetación y la portada y contraportada es preciosa, lo único ""malo"" es que el papel es satinado y se mancha fácilmente de las huellas de los dedos. I’m drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. Two vastly different worlds collide when an Amish boy, Samuel Lapp, becomes the sole witness to the murder of an undercover cop while visiting Philadelphia with his mother Rachel. Almost all discussion of non-Western magic is restricted to the opening chapter on ancient magic, with a few asides on the Aztecs, Voodoo, and European reactions to magical traditions the "discovered. So, when I was asked to narrate a new book by disappeared novelist Philippa Roberts I jumped at the chance, even if it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex, Hugo, for a few weeks.See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!