Tag: history
Irish Paganism, by Morgan Daimler
The amount of knowledge and information Daimler has condensed into Irish Paganism is considerable while managing to stay easily accessible to almost anyone.
Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, by Claude Lecouteux
The Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells brings a range of influences together to weave a useful fabric in the Western occult tradition.
The Soul of Ancient Egypt, by Robert Bauval and Ahmed Osman
A fascinating read, The Soul of Ancient Egypt would be excellent for anyone interested in history, specifically in the ways regions are shaped.
Demons and Spirits of the Land, by Claude Lecouteux
With Demons And Spirits of the Land: Ancestral Lore And Practices you find is a wealth of historical accounts of mythic figures and their threads throughout medieval literature.
The Byzantine Tarot
Like the Holy icons and elaborate churches, The Byzantine Tarot will illuminate divine inspirations.
Four Thieves: From medicine to magick
The legend of the Four Thieves blend is shrouded in history and myth, can be used for one's health as medicine and can also be used for magick.
Christian Mythology, by Philippe Walter
In this book, Philippe Walter asks: how much of Christian mythology and celebration is a carry-over from a pre-Christian Pagan Europe?
Mabon, by Diana Rajchel
I recommend Mabon: Ritual, Recipes & Lore for the Autumn Equinox to anyone wanting an intensive on Mabon.
Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Magic, by Stephen Skinner
In Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Magic, Stephen Skinner uncovers detail that brings to life magick almost 2000 years old.
The Tradition of Household Spirits, by Claude Lecouteux
An exploration of the notion of haunted houses, and appendixes about proverbs associated with household spirits and a few other odds and ends.
The Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses, by Claude Lecouteux
The Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses seeks to inform, not entertain, and is a welcome change from the standard book store fare.
Genuine Witchcraft is Explained, by John of Monmouth
If your concept of witchcraft is composed exclusively by the modern Pagan movement and Wicca, then Genuine Witchcraft Explained will be a real eye-opener.