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Wizards and Sorcery

By: Checkmark Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Checkmark Books)

Last Stocked on 4/27/2010

Product Info

Title
Wizards and Sorcery
Publisher
Category
Author
Tom Ogden
Publish Year
1997
Pages
246
Dimensions
8.5x11x.8"
NKG Part #
2147383084
Type
Softcover

Description

Wizards and Sorcerers is filled with examples of how present-day magic is rooted in ancient occult practices and how its age-old concepts influence nearly every aspect of modern society.
This A-Z guide details the history of enchantment, magic, and the occult with an emphasis on individuals both fictional and real. Also covered are key terms of the supernatural and relevant aspects of popular culture such as films, theater, and comic books.

From the biblical rod of Aaron which changed into a snake to the divining rods of present day dowsers which find underground water, Wizards and Sorcerers encompasses the universe of the occult throughout history. More than 100 illustrations, many from the author's private collection and some never before published, help to illuminate this magical journey.