New PDF release: Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells: From Abraxas

A entire guide of greater than 1,000 magical phrases, words, symbols, and mystery alphabets

• Explains the origins, derivatives, and sensible utilization of every observe, word, and spell in addition to how they are often mixed for customized spells

• in line with the paranormal traditions of Europe, Greece, and Egypt and lately chanced on exceptional grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany

• contains an in-depth exploration of mystery magical alphabets, together with these in response to Hebrew letters, Kabbalistic symbols, astrological indicators, and runes

From Abracadabra to the now recognized spells of the Harry Potter sequence, magic phrases are not any longer limited to the practices of pagans, alchemists, witches, and occultists. they've got turn into a part of the preferred mind's eye of the Western global. handed down from historical Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, those phrases and the rituals surrounding them have survived during the millennia simply because they paintings. And as student Claude Lecouteux unearths, frequently the extra impenetrable they appear, the more suitable they're.

Analyzing greater than 7,000 spells from the mystical traditions of Europe in addition to the mystical papyri of the Greeks and lately chanced on specific grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany, Lecouteux has compiled a finished dictionary of historic magic phrases, words, and spells in addition to an in-depth exploration--the first in English--of mystery magical alphabets, together with these in keeping with Hebrew letters, Kabbalistic symbols, astrological symptoms, and runes. Drawing upon millions of medieval money owed and well-known manuscripts resembling the Heptameron of Peter Abano, the writer examines the origins of every be aware or spell, delivering unique directions on their profitable use, no matter if for defense, love, wealth, or therapeutic. He charts their evolution and derivations throughout the centuries, displaying, for instance, how spells that have been as soon as meant to place out fires developed to guard humans from witchcraft. He unearths the inherent versatility of magic phrases and the way every one sorcerer or witch had a collection of inventory words they might mix to construct a customized spell for the mystical want to hand.

Presenting a wealth of fabric on magical phrases, symptoms, and charms, either universal and vague, Lecouteux additionally explores the mystical phrases and spells of historical Scandinavia, the Hispano-Arabic magic of Spain prior to the Reconquista, the traditions handed down from old Egypt, and those who have stayed in use till the current day.