Publisher's Synopsis
Many centuries later, the general attitude in people about witchcraft is negative - focusing on dangers and fear of the unknown.
But do you know that, historically, this craft was an occupation given to a desperate individual by a spirit; an occupation to heal, sell charms and recover stolen items?
What you will discover inside:
- How magic was used for healing in ancient Egypt... as well as for less charitable purposes
- Why sorcerers were influential in Mesopotamia, and the various roles and responsibilities they had in society
- How religion, science, and magic interacted in ancient times, and why witchcraft was widely practiced then, despite being associated with death and evil
- The secret society that trained its members in the occult, and how it influenced the development of Western esotericism
- And much more.
Remy's collection of notes, opinions, and court records features lurid details of satanic pacts and sexual perversity as well as the particulars of numerous trials. A work of tremendous historical significance, this volume is complemented by a celebrated occult historian and expert on witchcraft and supernatural lore.
