A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult - Dorling Kindersley

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title.

A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television.

Providing readers with a balanced, and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fear of, and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.

The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, this wide-ranging volume explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, 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.

The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you with its lavish illustrated, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or sceptic.

Podívejte se, kde můžete produkt koupit:

Do měsíce • 1 varianta49 Kč97 % • 33 634 recenzíDalší informace

556 Kč

Do obchodu

Info v obchodu55 Kč97 % • 39 894 recenzíShop roku '23 - FinalistaDalší informace

544 Kč

Do obchodu

Do 3 dnů • 1 varianta54 Kč88 % • 889 recenzíDalší informace

534 Kč

Do obchodu

Info v obchodu25 Kč94 % • 45 143 recenzíDalší informace

446 Kč

Do obchodu