Książka The Picatrix Julian Croft

The Picatrix

A Deep Dive into the Medieval Grimoire of Astrological Magic, from Ghayat al-Hakim to the Renaissance

Autor: Julian Croft
Język: Angielski
Oprawa: Miękka
Dostępność: Dostępna u dostawcy
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What if the stars were not just distant lights, but a grammar of power waiting to be spoken? Journey...

Informacje o książce

Autor
Język
Angielski
Oprawa
Książka - Miękka
Data wydania
2026
strony
216
EAN
9798252265858
Enbook ID
51486578
Waga
257
Wymiary
140 x 216 x 13

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What if the stars were not just distant lights, but a grammar of power waiting to be spoken? Journey back in time to the heart of medieval magic with this deep dive into the Picatrix, the most notorious and influential grimoire of astrological sorcery ever written. Originally penned in Arabic as the Ghayat al-Hakim, or 'The Goal of the Wise,' this enigmatic text was a crucible of ancient knowledge, blending hermetic philosophy, astral magic, and complex ritual. This book illuminates its controversial journey from the intellectual courts of Andalusia to the secret studies of Renaissance magi like Marsilio Ficino and Cornelius Agrippa. You will uncover the intricate cosmology that saw the universe as a living being, learn the precise theories behind crafting powerful talismans, and confront the darker, more grotesque aspects of its practice. By distinguishing the historical Picatrix from the myths surrounding other grimoires, this analysis reveals its true legacy-a profound system of cosmic magic that continues to echo in modern occultism and offers a timeless mirror to the human mind's quest for power and meaning. Unveil the secrets that have been whispered in forgotten libraries for a millennium and discover the enduring goal of the wise.

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