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<blockquote data-quote="ste huxley" data-source="post: 832774" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Im currently reading this, although its very heavy going so I have to put it down and read others inbetween</p><p></p><p>[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grimoires-History-Magic-Owen-Davies/dp/0199590044/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325160481&sr=8-1-spell]Grimoires: A History of Magic Books: Amazon.co.uk: Owen Davies: Books[/ame]</p><p></p><p>What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years. </p><p></p><p>The other one Im reading is this</p><p></p><p>[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/PSYCHEDELIA-International-Everard-Psychedelic-Secrets/dp/B004UJQ56A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325160598&sr=1-1]STONE AGE PSYCHEDELIA (International Edition) by Chris Everard (Psychedelic Secrets of the Royal Elite in the Ancient World): Amazon.co.uk: CHRIS EVERARD, Lionel Fanthorpe of Fortean TV: 5042294182272: Books[/ame]</p><p></p><p>STONE AGE PSYCHEDELIA: Psychedelic Secrets of the Royal Elite in the Ancient World - a new book by CHRIS EVERARD with introduction by LIONEL FANTHORPE (presenter of Fortean TV). Almost two decades in the writing, with full-time research covering three continents, British author and film maker CHRIS EVERARD presents in this large format, fully illustrated book, the secret history of the Royal-Political elite in the ancient world. STONE AGE PSYCHEDELIA presents corroborated archaeological evidence, maps, diagrams, documents and photos... It is the first book which charts the existence of Egyptian mummies in north America, and presents laboratory analysis of the mummy of King Ramses II - which conclusively proves that hallucinogenic plants from south America & the USA were ingested & traded in Egypt. Chris Everard's quest begins in Iraq & Egypt, examining carvings which are more than 2,000 years old, showing erectile serpents and humanoid figures with the heads of toads - these strange humanoid-amphibians are depicted alongside Egyptian priests, taking part in ceremonies... The ELONGATED SKULLS of the rulers of ancient Iraq & Egypt are investigated - proving that the royal elite looked very very different to normal human beings. This priesthood were using ancient herbs and saps and mushrooms to adjust their brain chemistry and tap into images & visions of the SPIRITWORLD... These visionary, prophetic rulers inspired the corpus of Gnostic texts... This book is the result of a seventeen year long quest - delving deep into the Creation Myths of Egypt, and meetings with high level Magicians, Druids, Satanists, Freemasons, Astronomers & Archaeoloists. Chris Everard's investigation has uncovered the deepest arcane secrets of FreeMasonry and taught him how to use hallucinogenic plants to SEE and TELEPATHICALLY COMMUNICATE with the OGDOAD Gods... Fully illustrated with full colour 16 page chapter, More than 300 PAGES, this is a monumental book. </p><p></p><p>Only just started it but its well good<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/classics/thumbsup.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumbsup:" title="thumbs up :thumbsup:" data-shortname=":thumbsup:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ste huxley, post: 832774, member: 10"] Im currently reading this, although its very heavy going so I have to put it down and read others inbetween [ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grimoires-History-Magic-Owen-Davies/dp/0199590044/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325160481&sr=8-1-spell]Grimoires: A History of Magic Books: Amazon.co.uk: Owen Davies: Books[/ame] What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years. The other one Im reading is this [ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/PSYCHEDELIA-International-Everard-Psychedelic-Secrets/dp/B004UJQ56A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325160598&sr=1-1]STONE AGE PSYCHEDELIA (International Edition) by Chris Everard (Psychedelic Secrets of the Royal Elite in the Ancient World): Amazon.co.uk: CHRIS EVERARD, Lionel Fanthorpe of Fortean TV: 5042294182272: Books[/ame] STONE AGE PSYCHEDELIA: Psychedelic Secrets of the Royal Elite in the Ancient World - a new book by CHRIS EVERARD with introduction by LIONEL FANTHORPE (presenter of Fortean TV). Almost two decades in the writing, with full-time research covering three continents, British author and film maker CHRIS EVERARD presents in this large format, fully illustrated book, the secret history of the Royal-Political elite in the ancient world. STONE AGE PSYCHEDELIA presents corroborated archaeological evidence, maps, diagrams, documents and photos... It is the first book which charts the existence of Egyptian mummies in north America, and presents laboratory analysis of the mummy of King Ramses II - which conclusively proves that hallucinogenic plants from south America & the USA were ingested & traded in Egypt. Chris Everard's quest begins in Iraq & Egypt, examining carvings which are more than 2,000 years old, showing erectile serpents and humanoid figures with the heads of toads - these strange humanoid-amphibians are depicted alongside Egyptian priests, taking part in ceremonies... The ELONGATED SKULLS of the rulers of ancient Iraq & Egypt are investigated - proving that the royal elite looked very very different to normal human beings. This priesthood were using ancient herbs and saps and mushrooms to adjust their brain chemistry and tap into images & visions of the SPIRITWORLD... These visionary, prophetic rulers inspired the corpus of Gnostic texts... This book is the result of a seventeen year long quest - delving deep into the Creation Myths of Egypt, and meetings with high level Magicians, Druids, Satanists, Freemasons, Astronomers & Archaeoloists. Chris Everard's investigation has uncovered the deepest arcane secrets of FreeMasonry and taught him how to use hallucinogenic plants to SEE and TELEPATHICALLY COMMUNICATE with the OGDOAD Gods... Fully illustrated with full colour 16 page chapter, More than 300 PAGES, this is a monumental book. Only just started it but its well good:thumbsup: [/QUOTE]
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