Archidoxes of Magic

by Paracelsus

Book Overview

This is a source work of medieval magic that gives complete sets of zodiacal lames, characters, and planetary sigils, with full details for their manufacture and consecration, often omitted by later writers. Paracelsus is essentially concerned with the practical applications of magic, especially with regard to healing, rather than the extravagant fantasies of theorists. His sections on alchemy include details of the planetary spirits, the conjunction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892540974
• ISBN13: 9780892540976
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Nicolas-Hays
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent in every way

This isn't easy to read, but worth every minute you spend with it. If you want images, they are there and unraveling the meanings is something you'll have to spend a little effort towards, but the depth of the material is unlike 90% of the other occult books you'll find. If you want entertainment of the instant sort, this isn't it. If you want to delve into truthful historical information that has not been watered-down, this is the book to buy.