Charles W Olliver | Handbook of magic and witchcraft
- "The belief in another world, in ghosts and apparitions, in some secret and terrible power used for good or evil by wizards and sorcerers, has always appealed to human nature, and is one of the most persistent legacies of the past."In this fascinating account of the occult, Charles W. Oliver traces the strange beliefs and practices of magic from its origins ìthousands of years ago in the "fearful"demonologies' of religions, through the 'devil-infested atmosphere of the Middle Ages', to modern metaphysics. The author analyzes, among other topics, symbolism, ancienttexts, sex worship, witchcraft, witch trials, vampirism, werewolves, divination, astrology, alchemy and black and white magic.This handbook of magic and witchcraft provides a rich source of information for those who wish to delve into mysteries not yet explained by science and emerge with a clearer understanding of the Unknown.
- • Language: English
• Format: 13.5 x 16 cm
• Volume: 272 pages
• Cover: paperback
• Year of issue: 1996