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Compendium of the Occult: Arcane Artifacts, Magic Rituals, and Sacred Symbolism

by Liz Williams

A visual guide to occult traditions

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A visual guide to occult traditions

Liz Williams’s compendium traces occult beliefs from ancient origins to contemporary practices, organizing its survey into seven themed chapters. Topics include alchemy and hermeticism, demonology, medieval grimoires, talismans and charms, curses, secret societies, sacred sites, divination, and ritual practices around the world. Symbols, maps, archival photography, and ancient texts provide the book’s documentary framework, connecting its broad historical scope with the objects and sources associated with these traditions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers interested in the history of occult beliefs and practices.
  • For those exploring subjects such as alchemy, divination, grimoires, and ritual.
  • For readers who appreciate reference-style books using visual and historical materials.

Themes

Occult history and beliefMagic and ritual practicesSacred symbols and artifactsHistorical texts and secret societies

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Book overview

In Compendium of the Occult, readers will delve into the full history of this fascinating, often secretive belief system from its ancient origins to contemporary practices, gaining insight into the beliefs that underlie the occult throughout history. Explore alchemy and hermeticism, demonology, and medieval grimoires using symbols, maps, archive photography, and ancient texts.

In seven themed chapters, the book examines the use of talismans and charms, the practice of casting curses, secret societies and sacred sites, divination, rites, and rituals across the world, starting with an introduction to occult practices.

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