Veneficium: Magic, Witchcraft and the Poison Path
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (952 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1945147202 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Indeed, the use of plant, animal and mineral toxins is a strand of magic originating in remotest antiquity and reaching the present day. In many esoteric traditions, there exists an iconic or linguistic corollary between the concepts of ‘poisoner’ and ‘sorcerer’,suggesting a sinistral magical kinship. Beyond consideration of the toxicological dimensions of magical power, the related threads of astral and philosophical poisons are also examined, and their resonance and dissonance with magical practice explored. Of particular note to this study are the herbs of the so-called ‘Devil’s Garden’, which bear relation to the allied witchcraft concepts of the Graal of Midnight, the Witches’ Supper, and the flying ointment of the witches which has exerted fascination over scholars, historians, and practitioners alike. VENEFICIUM concerns the intersection of magic and poison. VENEFICIUM will be of interest to students of magic, witchcraft, alchemy, botanical folklore, medicine, and occult pharmacology.. Allied with Samael, the fallen serpent-angel of first transgression whose Hebrew name in some translations is ‘Venom of God&rsquo
Schulke is the author of several works concerning magic, sorcery, and the occult dimensions of plants. Daniel A. His articles on these subjects have appeared in the occult journals STARFIRE, ABRAXAS, and THE CAULDRON. In particular, his work concentrates on the vital mystical communion between magical practitioner and the spirit world, as e
Ash Thompson said A very informative book about the history of poisons and. A very informative book about the history of poisons and their uses. It's less of a How-to and more of a collection of essays on what to exspect and know when working in such a dangerous field. I only realized this edition I picked up was a First Edition as well!. "Took me a chapter to get use to the writing" according to lee. Took me a chapter to get use to the writing style but very interesting and lead to a list of more books to read.. Four Stars Tom Great book, not sure if its worth the price though.
Schulke is the author of several works concerning magic, sorcery, and the occult dimensions of plants. In particular, his work concentrates on the vital mystical communion between magical practitioner and the spirit world, as extant in folk magic and charming traditions worldwide. His articles on these subjects have appeared in the occult journals STARFIRE, ABRAXAS, and THE CAULDRON. About the Author Daniel A.