A narrative journey through the beliefs, legends and folklore that have grown up around the subjects of witchcraft and magic. The great magicians, mystics and seers are described and the mysteries of divination and fortune-telling unravelled.
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The Hamlyn Book of the Supernatural by Karen Farrington
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Table of Contents
Part 1 The ancient art and persecution: the power of darkness; ancient sorcery; demons, witches and the early church; inquisitors and heretics. Part 2 White magic: alchemy and the elixir of life; charms and healing; animals seasonal practices; tribal mysticism. Part 3 The path of darkness: black mass; witches's Sabbath; the evil eye; demons and the devil; rituals. Part 4 Demons and nightmares: vampires; werewolves; hauntings; the legend of Faust. Part 5 Witchcraft today: rise of modern witchcraft; witching hour; famous cases; new paganism. Part 6 Cults and magicians: voodoo and zombies; shamans; paganism; Roger Bacon; Aleister Crowley; Gerald Gardner; Alex Sanders. Part 7 Mystics and seers: visionaries; powerful mediums; spiritual healers; stigmatics; reincarnations. Part 8 Divination and fortune-telling: tarot; astrology; palmistry; numerology; crystal gazing.
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GOR001523160
9780600592280
0600592286
The Hamlyn Book of the Supernatural by Karen Farrington
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