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The Mirror of Magic

A History of Magic in the Western World

by Kurt Seligmann · 2018 · 512 pages

Jim Morrison
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About This Book

An illustrated history of magic and the occult from ancient Mesopotamia through the 18th century. Written by Surrealist artist Kurt Seligmann, it examines the development of alchemy, astrology, witchcraft, and secret societies. The work explores how these esoteric traditions have influenced Western culture and the evolution of artistic production.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophyHistory

Topics

ConsciousnessCreativityMental ModelsStorytelling

Book Details

Published

2018

Pages

512

Language

en

ISBN

9781620557907

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