The Witchcraft Collection Volume Two: Dictionary of Mysticism, Encyclopedia of Superstitions, and Dictionary of Magic

by Frank Gaynor; Edwin Radford; Mona A Radford; Harry E. Wedeck

Publisher:

Philosophical Library/Open Road

, 2019

Three authoritative yet accessible reference books covering the esoteric terms, concepts, and histories of magical practices and mystical thought.
 
Dictionary of Mysticism offers concise definitions for more than 2,200 terms used in a number of mystical traditions and fields of study, including esoteric philosophy, occultism, psychical research, spiritualism, alchemy, astrology, and demonology. It also covers the studies of Buddhism, Brahmanism, Sufism, Lamaism, Zoroastrianism, Theosophy, and Cabbalism.
 
Encyclopedia of Superstitions is a wide-ranging and authoritative reference book that explores the origins and influences of various superstitions from a number of cultural traditions. It contains enlightening information about charms, spells, fairy lore and legend, folk remedies, and customs of birth, marriage, and death.
 
In Dictionary of Magic, occult expert Harry E. Wedeck offers a broad understanding of witchcraft, necromancy, paganism, the occult, and many of magic’s other manifestations. This A-to-Z reference book provides in-depth information on essential concepts, practices, and vocabulary, and covers many notable wizards and demonographers.
 
 

Contents

Dictionary of Mysticism
Title Page
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D
E
F
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Acknowledgments
Encyclopedia of Superstitions
Title Page
Foreword
PREFACE
ACCIDENTS
BABY
CAESARIAN OPERATION
DADDY-LONGLEGS
EAGLE
FAIRING PARTIES
GALL STONES
HADDOCK
IMBECILE
JACKDAW
KETTLE
LADDER
MACKEREL
NAILS (FINGER)
OAK TREE
PALM SUNDAY
QUARRY
RABBIT
SAIL
TABLECLOTH
UMBRELLA
VALERIAN
WALKING UNDER LADDER
YARROW
Bibliography
Dictionary of Magic
Title Page
Introduction
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B
C
D
E
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G
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J
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Selective Bibliography
Acknowledgments

Product Details

• Title: The Witchcraft Collection Volume Two: Dictionary of Mysticism, Encyclopedia of Superstitions, and Dictionary of Magic
• Authors: Frank Gaynor, Edwin Radford, Mona A Radford, Harry E. Wedeck
• Publisher: Philosophical Library/Open Road
• Print Publication Date: 2019
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781504060424, 1504060423
• Resource ID: LLS:9781504060424
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-19T22:52:26Z