Since its intitial publication in 1920, this book has remained the supreme arbiter in all matters of dispute concerning the occult. Contains 2,500 entries and articles summarizing the entire history of the subject.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Out of date, but stil contains some excelent material.,
By Simon Hibbs (London, England.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: An Encyclopedia of Occultism (Paperback)
Apparently published in 1920 or thereabouts, this very large volume contains a wealth of material. Lewis Spence was a prolific author and many of his books on Atlantis and various mythological traditions can still be obtained quite cheaply. Spnce was a contemporary of Crowley and th Golden Dawn and so this book contains no information on them. It is also hampered by Spence's limited knowledge and understanding of foreign cultures and their history. Spence was a product of his time, and so are his boks.Nevertheless I keep finding myself coming back to this book. It has many excelent biographies of prominent occultists such as Cagliostro and Paracelsus, some running to 3 or 4 pages. Some major subjects, such as Astrology and Alchemy are also covered in lengthy sections. There are also many illustrations of varying quality. Also sometimes reprinted as "The Encyclopedia of the Occult", there are many very affordable editions available. Definitely recommended.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great reference for amateurs and experts alike,
By Arthur Kevin Rabago (Quezon City, NCR Philippines) - See all my reviews
This review is from: An Encyclopedia of Occultism: More Than 2500 Entries and Articles- This Classic Volume is the Most Famous Compendium of Information on the Occult ... Spiritism, Mysticism and Metaphysics (Paperback)
Despite it's relative blandness (no illustrations and a boring font) This book is an interesting read (though some entries were not there i.e.: Glasya, troglodye, etc- but- you can't have it all).Page after page you learn something new about your garden variety supaernatural occurences and characters and much more. This volume has the advantage of not being corrupted by the mass media perception of the occult. Definitely a book that I would not put down for a while.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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GOOD SOLID BOOK,
By A Customer
This review is from: An Encyclopedia of Occultism: More Than 2500 Entries and Articles- This Classic Volume is the Most Famous Compendium of Information on the Occult ... Spiritism, Mysticism and Metaphysics (Paperback)
THIS BOOK HAS INFO NOT FOUND IN OTHER OCCULT REFERENCE
BOOKS. GOOD SOLID BOOK .
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According to Maspus, the Egyptian name of the true intonation with which the dead must recite those magic incantations which would give them power in Amenti, the Egyptian Hades. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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According to Maspus, the Egyptian name of the true intonation with which the dead must recite those magic incantations which would give them power in Amenti, the Egyptian Hades. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
parapsychological subjects, materialisation medium, supernormal pictures, spirit drapery, paraffin moulds, telekinetic movements, ordinary medal, telekinetic phenomena, charter associate, perfume composed, psychic extras, materialised spirit, direct voice medium, psychic lights, materialised form, mediaeval magic, psychic photography, rescue circle, supernormal character, telepathic theory, trance utterances, spirit photographer, psychic science, parapsychology laboratory, psychical investigator Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Stainton Moses, Sir Oliver Lodge, Eusapia Paladino, Harry Price, Duke University, Henry Sidgwick, Frank Podmore, North Carolina, William James, Conan Doyle, Parapsychological Association, Hereward Carrington, Los Angeles, Rudi Schneider, Madame Blavatsky, Great Britain, University Books, John King, Alfred Russel Wallace, Allan Kardec, Parapsychology Foundation, Edmund Gurney, Florence Marryat, Katie King New!
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- The Essential Golden Dawn: An Introduction to High Magic by Chic Cicero on page 72, page 215, and Back Matter
- El Libro Completo de Magia, Hechizos y Ceremonias (Spanish Edition) by Migene González-Wippler on page 208, and Back Matter
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