A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult (DK a History of)

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Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more. Think and Grow Rich is the number-one inspirational and motivational classic for individuals who are interested in furthering their lives and reaching their goals by learning from important figures in history. Very informative, helped me build up my basic understanding while referencing additional materials to deepen my understanding of witchcraft, wicca and magic. However, the Western idea of magic doesn’t exist in a lot of different cultures and representing it in a Magic book would be disrespectful of these cultures, and not respectful.

However, most of the topics in this book are so fascinating that I suggest just jumping in and starting to read! Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College―Violet included. A bit more depth in some areas would have been an improvement but it gives a basic introduction to many areas that could lead to more in depth study elsewhere. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe.Asimismo, nos aporta información extra con un sinfín de imágenes que apoyan el texto y amplían el conocimiento. Most people could probably flip through the book in a day or two, maybe even in a couple of hours if you really tried. The spellbound in book with the spell the fog, lift the enchantment, and vivid Lee illuminate this perennially fascinating subject. Because of the breadth of knowledge they are discussing, most sections are very brief in their explanation. Explore 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.

I think I may have picked up tidbits here and there, but overall, knowledge-wise, it feels like a wash. The heavy focus on presenting facts and information without a cohesive storytelling approach made it challenging for me to engage with the content. A thoroughly enjoyable book, seeing the evolution of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult from ancient times, through the lens of different religions and regions in the world, all the way through to modern day depiction in our society, social media and traditional media. The celebrated necromancer and court magician to Queen Elizabeth I, John Dee, was said to have owned a ‘black mirror’ that enabled him to see into the future, as well as a magic crystal, inhabited by a daemon, that could cure kidney disease.These individuals may find themselves frustrated with this, as it doesn’t move into the oral areas of remembrance as that is not trackable. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult. Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. Much of it I was familiar with, but there were sections, like Finnish native beliefs that I had never heard about.