Description
From the earliest Paleolithic cave rituals, magic has gripped the imagination. Magic and magicians appear in early Babylonian texts, the Bible, Judaism and Islam. Secret words, spells and incantations lie at the heart of every mythological tradition. This book is packed with authoritative text and a huge and inspired selection of images, chosen from unusual and hidden sources. The material is presented in 100 entries and includes some of the best-known representations of magic and the occult from around the world.
Details
  • Author: Dell, Christopher
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 22/09/2016
  • ISBN: 9780500518885
  • B-Code: B033985
  • Illustrated: Illustrated
  • Pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 254x202mm
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