The Dictionary of the Esoteric: Over 3000 Entries on the Mystical and Occult Traditions [Paperback]

Nevill Drury (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2002

With over 3000 cross-references entries, this is an invaluable reference to the mystical and esoteric traditions.

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About the Author

Nevill Drury is the author of over forty books and has been published in fifteen languages. His work includes writings on shamanism and the western magical traditions, as well as contemporary art, holistic health and ambient music. He lives in New South Wales, Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Watkins Publishing Limited (August 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842930419
• ISBN-13: 978-1842930410
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,921,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Esoteric excellence!!, February 10, 2005

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This review is from: The Dictionary of the Esoteric: Over 3000 Entries on the Mystical and Occult Traditions (Paperback)

The Dictionary of the Esoteric (Over 3,000 articles on the Mystical and Occult Traditions) is a fabulous reference book for the student of occult or metaphysical subjects. Not only will you find things you would expect such as Aries, or Loch Ness Monster, you are also likely to learn about a few things you've never heard about! A couple of the entries I found interesting, for example, were:

Alomancy Divination by sprinkling salt. The diviner interprets future events by analysing the patters made by this action. Alomancy has probably given rise to the superstition that spilling salt is unlucky. Misfortune is averted by casting a small amount of the salt over the left shoulder.

Hesper The name given to the planet Venus after sunset. It is also known as the Evening Star.

This book is comprehensive in its coverage of astrology, tarot, and important figures in the history of metaphysical development. It is also cross-referenced fabulously so you will have the chance to explore topics related to your interests as well as what you first wanted to look up!

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the occult, but particularly for students of any topics that come under this umbrella. It is easy to read and navigate and has an extensive list of suggestions for further reading.