A beautifully presented directory of occult history and artefacts and an essential guide for
anyone interested in the occult. Explore the mysterious and fascinating world of the occult
from ancient Egypt to London's Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the 19th century with this
visual cabinet of curiosities. Compendium of the Occult is divided into seven main sections:
Ancient Origins Divination Ritual and Rites Charms and Talismans Curses and Hexes Secret
Societies and Sites of Significance. Each is packed with original manuscripts sacred symbols
and ritual objects to explore. Expert commentary on eclectic topics ranging from Ancient
Egyptian curses to the history of demonology is further illuminated by excerpts from
historical texts and a wide range of beautiful archive imagery. Unearth the meaning of the
word 'occult' and the differences between occultism and magic discover arcane rituals and the
belief systems behind them and unlock the mysteries of ancient customs sacred sites and
secret societies.
