Seligmann Kurt - The Mirror Of Magic A History Of Magic In The Western World - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: A collector's edition of the classic illustrated and comprehensive history of magic and the occult In the occult classic The Mirror of Magic renowned Surrealist Kurt Seligmann (1900 - 1962) draws from his encyclopedic practitioner's knowledge and extensive antiquarian collection to offer a comprehensive illustrated history of magic and the occult from Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt through the 18th century. He explores the gods and divinatory arts of the legendary Sumerians and the star - wise Babylonians including the birth of astrology. He examines the afterlife beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and the dream interpretation practices and oracles of ancient Greece including the mysteries of Eleusis and the magical philosophy of Plato Socrates and other Greeks. He uncovers the origins of Gnosticism and the suppression and banishment of magic by the post - pagan Christian emperors of Rome. Seligmann reviews the principles of alchemy sharing famous transmutations and allegorical illustrations of the alchemical process and explores the Hermetica and its remarkable adepts. Investigating the Middle Ages the author discusses the work of European magicians of the time including Albertus Magnus Roger Bacon Agrippa Nostradamus and Pico Della Mirandola. First published in 1948, this history of magic and the occult seeks to mirror the magical worldview throughout the ages. Beautifully illustrated with images from the author's rare library this collector's edition features all of the artwork - - more than 250 images - - from the original 1948 edition.
Title: The Mirror Of Magic A History Of Magic In The Western World
Author(s): Seligmann Kurt
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Barcode: 9781620557907
Pages: 512 Pages, 255 B&W Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/16/2018
Category: Occult Studies