This alphabetical reference guide offers in-depth information on topics, terminology, and key figures from the history of sorcery and magic.

Sorcery—the art of manipulating the supernatural forces that control the universe—has a long, rich, and fascinating legacy reaching back to ancient times. Any student or practitioner of this strange art will need a roadmap to its unique vocabulary and secret history. Drawn together from many different sources and presented in this book in simple terms are thousands of fascinating items relating to sorcery. Entries are arranged alphabetically and cross-indexed to provide ready access to the wide variety of materials associated with sorcery. Sorcery, as used in this book, embraces the precepts and practices through which men and women have sought to manipulate their universe.

© 2023 Philosophical Library/Open Road (E-bog): 9781504085694

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E-bog: 11. juli 2023