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Author: Heidi Holland Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN: 0143527851 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 207
Book Description
Africa's traditional beliefs - including ancestor worship, divination and witchcraft - continue to dominate its spiritual influences. Readers in search of a better understanding of the continent will be enriched by this book's timely exploration of sub-Saharan Africa's natural philosophy. The author's meticulous research reveals that, whereas technology-driven Western societies prefer to rely largely on logical explanations, many Africans continue to obey their intuition - trusting in images, dreams and divination to rationalise misfortune and illness. African Magic explains why so many Africans understand the relationship between people and unfortunate events not through the Western concept of chance in the case of accidents, or germ theory in the case of illness, but through belief in witchcraft. The book records a collection of true stories which illustrate this traditional belief system. Included are the famous Malawian diviner whose prophecies were considered so accurate that people flocked from neighbouring countries to consult him; a group of Western-trained Mozambican psychologists who successfully refined cross-cultural therapy by working with traditional healers to combat post-traumatic stress syndrome among child soldiers; Ghanaian and Zimbabwean 'witches' living in a nightmare world where popular belief becomes their reality; and a Zambian archbishop whose attempt to embrace traditional African beliefs provoked serious conflict within his Christian church.
Author: Heidi Holland Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN: 0143527851 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 207
Book Description
Africa's traditional beliefs - including ancestor worship, divination and witchcraft - continue to dominate its spiritual influences. Readers in search of a better understanding of the continent will be enriched by this book's timely exploration of sub-Saharan Africa's natural philosophy. The author's meticulous research reveals that, whereas technology-driven Western societies prefer to rely largely on logical explanations, many Africans continue to obey their intuition - trusting in images, dreams and divination to rationalise misfortune and illness. African Magic explains why so many Africans understand the relationship between people and unfortunate events not through the Western concept of chance in the case of accidents, or germ theory in the case of illness, but through belief in witchcraft. The book records a collection of true stories which illustrate this traditional belief system. Included are the famous Malawian diviner whose prophecies were considered so accurate that people flocked from neighbouring countries to consult him; a group of Western-trained Mozambican psychologists who successfully refined cross-cultural therapy by working with traditional healers to combat post-traumatic stress syndrome among child soldiers; Ghanaian and Zimbabwean 'witches' living in a nightmare world where popular belief becomes their reality; and a Zambian archbishop whose attempt to embrace traditional African beliefs provoked serious conflict within his Christian church.
Author: Monique Joiner Siedlak Publisher: Oshun Publications, LLC ISBN: 1956319956 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 144
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Updated 2023 The Seven African Powers, also known as the Orishas, are spirits from the Supreme Creator in African religion. These spirits are thought to give guidance for life issues and problems. Modern Santeria, Voodoo, and other Caribbean traditions still value this practice today. It can be found in different South American cultures as well. This book will guide you through learning about the Seven African Powers…who they are, what they represent, and how each has a different temperament. You’ll also know how the Orishas can be used in your home and daily routine. Once you discover the Orishas, you’ll be on your way to understanding which one will best help you work through difficulties and move forward in life.
Author: Kat Howard Publisher: Vertigo ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 26
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From the SANDMAN UNIVERSE #1, itÕs the return of Neil GaimanÕs magical morality fable in an all-new series written by Kat Howard (Roses and Rot, An Unkindness of Magicians) and drawn by Tom Fowler (DOOM PATROL)! Timothy Hunter may be destined tobecome the most powerful magician in the universe, but heÕs still a London teenager, and having magical abilities complicates things more than it helps. ItÕs not like he can use magic to pass his exams, stop being bullied or convince his cute friend to date him. And while TimÕs trying to live his life, there are cultists who want to kill him, believing his power will eventually corrupt him into becoming a merciless mage. Oh, and those are the good guys. Luckily, his new substitute teacher is more than she appears, and may be able to help Tim discover the mystery behind the Books of MagicÉ
Author: Neil Gaiman Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1779504632 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 0
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A collection of the Sandman Universe like you've never seen before - from Neil Gaiman's orginal ground breaking Books of Magic mini-series, though the worlds he inspired that followed! What do two dead boys and a normal 13-year-old have in common? The ability to save the world. Charles and Edwin are dead. They're also detectives. Tim Hunter is alive. He could be the world's greatest mage...once he masters magic. And that's just the beginning. Readers can now enjoy The Books of Magic #1-32, The Children's Crusade #1-2, Vertigo Gallery: Dreams and Nightmares #1, Vertigo Preview #1, Vertigo Visions - Doctor Occult #1, Who's Who #15, Arcana Annual #1, Mister E #1-4, and The Books of Faerie: Auberon's Tale #1-3 all in one place!
Author: Maximillien De Lafayette Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1329527682 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 386
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Volume II. THE BANNED BOOK OF SORCERY, SPELLS, MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT. SIHR DJINN AFARIT AND HOW TO SUMMON THEM, from a set of 2 volumes. Also available in a MEGA EDITION (Two Volumes in One). Published by Times Square Press, New York. Step-by-step instructions for learning, speaking and writing their language and commanding them. This is a heavy-duty book on Sihr (Magic, Witchcraft, Sorcery), Djinns, Afarit, Kitabaat (Magical writings), and Talasem (Talismans). As a practitioner of Magic (Sihr), you will have the rare and unprecedented opportunity to polish and perfect your practice. As a novice and a researcher, you will learn quite a lot about all these subjects which were never before discussed and explained in any other language than in Arabic.
Author: August Derleth Publisher: Wildside Press LLC ISBN: 147944412X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 292
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Light a candle, draw a protective circle, and chant your prayers because you’re about to encounter tales of the occult and supernatural, all with a decidedly dark turn. Ancient curses, tribal rites, the horrors of the crucifixion -- even Old Scratch himself makes an appearance! Assembled in this volume of classic tales by 19th and 20th Century masters are: THE SUICIDE IN THE STUDY, by Robert Bloch THE GOLGOTHA DANCERS, by Manly Wade Wellman POLLOCK AND THE PORROH MAN, by H.G. Wells THE RED ROSARIE, by William J. Wintle SATAN’S BONDAGE: A WEREWOLF WESTERN, by Manly Banister THE LEGEND OF MARK SHAYNE, by John York Cabot THE ETERNAL PRIESTESS, by Harold Lawlor THE CREEPER IN DARKNESS, by Frank Belknap Long ANYTHING, by Lester del Rey WHAT THE MOON BRINGS, by George T. Wetzel THE TERRIBLE PARCHMENT, by Manly Wade Wellman THE DARK BEASTS, by Frank Belknap Long THE EYES, by Edith Wharton MYSTERIOUS MAISIE, by Wirt Gerrare THE OPEN DOOR, by Margaret Oliphant THE MOONLIT ROAD, by Ambrose Bierce NIGHT SHOULD BE BLACK, by Everil Worrell JUMBEE, by George T. Wetzel MRS. CORTER MAKES UP HER MIND, by August Derleth THE SLYPE HOUSE, by A.C. Benson If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 350+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!
Author: Spiro Dimolianis Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786484721 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 238
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Jack the Ripper is a gothic tale of Victorian conspiracies, the supernatural, secret societies and the police. Scotland Yard hunted a serial killer shrouded in politics as the mutilator of East End prostitutes. This book uses historic sources and rare official reports to reveal dark and supernatural aspects of the Ripper case.
Author: J. Wilfred Johnson Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786485116 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 369
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Ella Fitzgerald was one of America's greatest jazz singers. This volume is as complete a discography of her recorded songs as currently seems possible to compile. This volume also contains a complete discography (1927-1939) for drummer and bandleader Chick Webb, with whom Ella began her recording career in 1935. Part One includes a chronological listing of all known recorded performances of both Chick Webb and Ella. Part Two gives the complete contents of Ella's LPs and CDs, including track listings, titles (with lyricists and composers) and timings. Part Three is an annotated alphabetical listing of all songs contained on all of Fitzgerald's records, with detailed information on each song's composer, lyricist, and history. Reviews of the movies in which Ella appeared and surveys of her career with the Decca, Verve and Pablo music companies are included. The book also has an index of album and CD recordings, and composers, lyricists and musicians.
Author: Owen Davies Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0199590044 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 381
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Grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread over the ensuing millennia.
Author: Arthur Edward Waite Publisher: Weiser Books ISBN: 9780877282075 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 332
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The Secret Tradition in Goetia, including the rites and mysteries of Goetic therugy, sorcery and infernal necromancy. Completely illustrated with the original magical figures. Partial Contents: Antiquity of Magical Rituals; Rituals of Transcendental Magic; Composite Rituals; Key of Solomon; Lesser Key of Solomon; Rituals of Black Magic; Complete Grimoire; Preparation of the Operator; Initial Rites and Ceremonies; Descending Hierarchy; Mysteries of Goetic Theurgy; Mystery of the Sanctum Regnum; Method of Honorius.
Author: Heidi Holland
Author: Heidi Holland
Author: Monique Joiner Siedlak
Author: Kat Howard
Author: Neil Gaiman
Author: Maximillien De Lafayette
Author: August Derleth
Author: Spiro Dimolianis
Author: J. Wilfred Johnson
Author: Owen Davies
Author: Arthur Edward Waite