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| Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. The Square. Masonic magazine. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Square. Scottish Rite NMJ. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Art by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Sculpture. Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins |
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| Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Sculpture. Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins |
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| Arbatel. Concerning the Magic of the Ancients. Occult. Grimoire. Joseph H. Peterson |
I'm enjoying "Arbatel: Concerning the Magic of the Ancient" edited by Joseph H. Peterson.
In many ways, Arbatel is unique among texts on magic. Unlike the vast majority of writings, it is clear, concise, and elegantly written. The practical instructions are straightforward and undemanding. When it first appeared in 1575, it attracted the attention of people with a surprisingly broad range of agendas, including some of the finest minds of the time. Often quoted and reprinted, both praised and condemned, its impact on western esoteric philosophy has been called "overwhelming."
Arbatel's magic is full of wonder and free from the sinister elements usually associated with texts on the subject. But it is about more than magic; filled with gnomic wisdom, it urges us to help our neighbors, be positive and grateful, and use time wisely. Above all, it teaches us to pay attention, looking for the wondrous and miraculous. In fact, to the author this virtually defines the magus.
* Included are illustrations, bibliography, index, and original Latin text.
* First English translation published since in 1655.
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| The Illustrated Golden Bough. Sir James George Frazer |
A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature.
First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition (1906-15) which was abridged in 1922 by the author and his wife. That abridgement has never been reconsidered for a modern audience. In it some of the more controversial passages were dropped, including Frazer's daring speculations on the Crucifixion of Christ. For the first time this one-volume edition restores Frazer's bolder theories and sets them within the framework of a valuable introduction and notes. With new, modern packaging this new edition is a valuable classic to add to your bookshelf.
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Ancient Mysteries. Marvin W. Meyer |
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| Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Sculpture. Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins |
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| Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Sculpture. Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Head of Zeus. Ancient Greece. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Head of Zeus. Ancient Greece. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Alexander the Great. 356-323 B.C. The British Museum. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Aphrodite Rising from the Sea. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Aphrodite Rising from the Sea. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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| The Three Graces. Ancient Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Three Graces. Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Pandora's Box. 19th Century. NeoClassical. Ancient Greek Mythology. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Pandora's Box. 19th Century. NeoClassical. Ancient Greek Mythology. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. The Square. Masonic magazine. by Travis Simpkins |
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| The Square. Scottish Rite NMJ. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Art by Travis Simpkins |
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| Head of Zeus. Ancient Greece. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Head of Zeus. Ancient Greece. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins |