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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Venus Italica. Boston Public Library. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Venus Italica. by Travis Simpkins. Boston Public Library |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Venus Italica. Boston Public Library. by Travis Simpkins |
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| Venus Italica. by Travis Simpkins. Boston Public Library |
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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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| 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 |