The Mirror of Magic - A History of Magic in the Western World (Hardcover, 6th Edition, Deluxe Collector's Edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2018
Authors:	Kurt Seligmann
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 41mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	512
Edition:	6th Edition, Deluxe Collector's Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-62055-790-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Other public performances & spectacles > Conjuring & magic Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Small-scale, secular & domestic scenes in art Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-62055-790-8
Barcode:	9781620557907

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