Synopsis:

A belief in magic is one of the most powerful and enduring traits of the human race, surviving from the dawn of time to the present day. Mysteries and Secrets of Magic documents the science of the occult and the supernatural as practised throughout the world - including Babylon and Ancient Egypt, and among Celts and Arabs, Hindus and Japanese.

Magical spirits have been described as riding on storm clouds, or 'creeping like a snake on their bellies,' whilst the devil - 'the hairy one' - was said to stalk the earth. The ancient art of necromancy revealed the future through communion with the dead; the most infallible charm for unrequited love was to draw down the moon; and the fallen angel Azael brought women the art of witchcraft - along with the use of cosmetics!

Spells and curses, the Black Mass and the Evil Eye, Druids and jinns, demons and oracles and mysterious initiations - this book encompasses them all, giving a valuable insight into a fascinating and important subject.

Found some parts interesting and others were just too much information that I didn't need to know about.

Now travelling to Plum-crazy, who chose this as their prize for winning my Fabulous at Forty Surprise Draw!

This arrived today - thank you so much x