Magia, brujería y ocultismo (A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult): Una historia ilustrada

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Pages:   320
Publication Date:   02 November 2021
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Descubre la fascinante historia de la brujería, la magia y la superstición a lo largo de los siglos en este libro bellamente ilustrado. Magia, brujería y ocultismo. Una historia ilustrada traza la extraordinaria historia de uno de los temas más interesantes y a menudo controvertidos del mundo, desde el antiguo culto a los animales y el chamanismo, pasando por la alquimia y la adivinación hasta la wicca o el resurgimiento del ocultismo en la literatura, el cine y la televisión del siglo XXI. Proporciona a los lectores un relato equilibrado e imparcial de temas muy variados: el folclore japonés, la brujería india, las diferencias entre la magia blanca y negra, los mitos alrededor del vudú y la ouija. Este fantástico libro explora el miedo y la fascinación del ser humano ante los hechizos, la superstición y lo sobrenatural. Un libro imprescindible para conocer las diferentes formas de adivinación -desde la astrología y la quiromancia hasta el Tarot-, las piedras rúnicas, las plantas místicas y las pociones -como la de mandrágora-, la presencia de la brujería en la literatura -desde Macbeth de Shakespeare hasta la serie de Harry Potter- y la manera en que la magia ha interactuado con la religión. Se trata de la historia ilustrada de brujería más completa en el mercado, Magia, brujería y ocultismo. Una historia ilustrada te fascinará, ya seas creyente o escéptico. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunning book. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world - from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema and television. Providing listeners with a comprehensive, balanced and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, this audiobook explores the common human fear of and fascination with spells, superstition and the supernatural. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthrall and fascinate you with its lavish, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or skeptic.

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Author:   DK
Publisher:   DK
Imprint:   Dorling Kindersley
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 26.40cm
Weight:   1.386kg
ISBN:  

9780744049176


ISBN 10:   0744049172
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   02 November 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Language:   Spanish

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"""This book provides a fascinating overview of the history of magic, with some emphasis on witchcraft and the occult, presented in an easily browsed, highly visual format."" --Booklist"


This book provides a fascinating overview of the history of magic, with some emphasis on witchcraft and the occult, presented in an easily browsed, highly visual format. --Booklist


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