A treasury of witchcraft

This fascinating work includes information on divination and astrology, lycantrophy and necromancy, and all the diverse varieties of magic and magical practices from the earliest times to the present day.
A Treasury of Witchcraft includes and introduction to Black and White magic; magic techniques, spells, conjurations, and formulas; magic operations such as herb lore, sympathetic magic, wands, and potions; the appearance and habits of witches and warlocks; voodoo; manuals of magic; the history of witchcraft versus the state; and other topics.
Original texts arranged in historical sequence present actual records referring to witchcraft and sorcery as realities together with specific spells, charms, invocations, descriptions and occult practices, a Who’s Who in Demonology, and imperial and state decrees relating to magic activities. Magical practices from Babylon, Greece, Rome, Europe, India, Africa, and many other areas are included. Each section has an interpretative essay with additional notes fully elucidating provocative points.

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1 General Introduction – Black and White Magic, Effects on Individuals and Communities
13 Magic Techniques, Spells Conjurations, Incantations, Periapts, Formulas
57 Operations of Magic, Sympathetic Magic, Herb Lore, Magic Instruments, Potions, Wands Magic Circles, Pentacles
83 Raising the Devil – and the Dead, Satan the Arch Fiend, Satanic Hierarchy, Satanic Realms, Satanic Pact, Rites, Exorcisms, Necromantic Rites
117 Black Mass, Sabbat
131 Witches and Warlocks, Appearance, Characteristics, Habits
168 Lycantrophy, Vampires, Voodoo
181 Manuals of Magic
191 Who is Who in Witchcraft
217 Goetic Diversions – Divination – Astrology – Levitation – Alchemy
243 Witchcraft versus the State
265 Bibliography
271 Acknowledgements