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Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a balanced, and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fear of, and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, this wide-ranging volume explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthrall and fascinate you with its lavish illustrated, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or skeptic.Product Identifiers
PublisherDK
ISBN-139781465494290
eBay Product ID (ePID)23049044147
Product Key Features
Book TitleA History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult
AuthorDk
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicWitchcraft, Religious History, Mythology, Books
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height262mm
Item Width221mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDk
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States