Dictionary of mysticism and the occult
About this book
Explore the world of mysticism and magic with this collection of nearly 3,000 concise, cross-referenced entries on the people, objects, concepts, and language that make up the esoteric traditions. The dictionary covers the Eastern and the Western worlds; the mythical, the historical, and the contemporary; the familiar and the obscure. Among the many subjects covered are signs, symbols, and secret rites; hauntings and psychic events; the nature of spiritual beings; leading figures in the field; religious and esoteric writings; and the occurrence of mysticism and magic in the folklore of the world. A comprehensive guide to the unknowable and unexplainable, "Dictionary of Mysticism and the Esoteric Traditions" will reward its readers with a cornucopia of information.
Subjects
- aufsatzsammlung
- dictionaries
- dictionnaires anglais
- encyclopedias
- mysticism
- mysticisme
- mystizismus
- occultism
- occultisme
- okkultismus
- wörterbuch