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Compendium of the occult : arcane artifacts, magic rituals, and sacred symbolism
Williams, Liz, 1965-2025
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Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of the occult from ancient Egypt to London's Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the 19th century with this visual cabinet of curiosities. 'Compendium of the Occult' is divided into seven main sections: Ancient Origins, Divination, Ritual and Rites, Charms and Talismans, Curses and Hexes, Secret Societies and Sites of Significance. Each is packed with original manuscripts, sacred symbols and ritual objects to explore. Expert commentary on eclectic topics, ranging from Ancient Egyptian curses to the history of demonology, is further illuminated by excerpts from historical texts and a wide range of beautiful archive imagery.
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Author:
Williams, Liz, 1965-, author
Imprint:
London : Thames and Hudson, 2025.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9780500028148 (hbk)
Dewey class:
130R130WIL
Language:
English
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BRN:
3983472