A History of Secret Societies

Daraul, Arkon

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This fascinating book covers the lives and activities of the famous and lesser-known witches and sorcerers since 500 BC. Beginning with the alchemist Pythagoras, it covers the history of sorcery and witchcraft in ancient society, then moves on to the medieval period, the Spanish Inquisition, the witches of England, France, and America, and closes with a discussion of magicians today. In between, one meets Cornelius Agrippa, the temperamental 16th C Belgian magician; the Count of Cagliostro, whose powers seemingly enabled him to monopolize winning lottery tickers in 18th C London; and, of course, Johann Faust, the man who roused Mephistopheles himself. These and many more are dealt with in this intriguing work.

Witches and Sorcerers

The Citadel Press

Almost every social system throughout history has produced its secret societies. Here is a unique study of such societies from earliest recorded times to the present, along with an analysis of their forms, rituals, and beliefs. The author has traveled extensively to gather documentation. The Charcoal Burners of Italy, the Castrators of Russia, the Old Man of the Mountains, and the Gnostics are but a few of the many described.

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A History Of Secret Societies

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Secret societies exist all over the world. Almost anyone you meet may be a member of one.\nTo gather firsthand information on these exotic cults, Arkon Daraul traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East. He attended ceremonies of clandestine organizations in major cities and respectable suburbs, and studied the archives of major academic institutions.\nAfter much painstaking work, the author put together this classic collection of esoteric practices. Here are details, never before revealed, regarding the signs, passwords, rituals, and beliefs of several different major secret societies, whose influence in our world should not be underestimated:\n-The Latter Days of the Assassins\n-The Rise and Fall of the Knights Templar\n-The Secret Rites of Mithra\n-The Castrators of Russia\n-False Cults and Societies\n-The Secrets of the Witches\n-The Cult of the Black Mother\n-The Rosicrucians\n-Tongs of Terror

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Occult & Paranormal

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This fascinating book covers the lives and activities of famous and lesser known witches and sorcerers since 500 B.C.  Beginning with the alchemist Pythagoras, it covers the history of sorcery and witchcraft in ancient society, then moves on to the medieval period, the Spanish Inquisition, the witches of England, France, and America, and closes with a discussion of modern magicians.  In between, one meets Cornelius Agrippa, the temperamental 16th century Belgian magician; the Count of Cagliostro, whose powers seemingly enabled him to monopolize winning lottery tickets in 18th century London; and of course, Johann Faust, the man who roused Mephistopheles himself. These and many others, such as Gilles de Raiz, Francis Barrett, and Eliphas Levi are covered in this intriguing work.  "Reflects with vivid emotional accuracy what the European common man felt about witchcraft. Here are the phosphorescent phantasmagoria of medieval times - the sadism, the horro, the preoccupation with evil, the genuine interest in astrology, alchemy, and the elixir of youth; and the seething mixture of attraction, repulsion, superstition, fear, and rationalization with which the subject is regarded today..." -The London Times Literary Supplement

A History of Witches and Sorcerers

Secret Societies

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Secret societies have existed for thousands of years. But what are they? Why do they exist? And who joins them? Through painstaking research Arkon Daraul reveals the dark world of secret societies. From the deadly Assassins to the Skoptsy of Russia, the Rosicrucians to the Roshaniya, as well as many more, Daraul uncovers their foundations, what we know about them and whether they continue to exist. Daraul’s work is fascinating account of secret societies from across the entire globe, bringing light to what has so frequently been hidden from view. Arkon Daraul was the pen name of Idries Shah who was an author and teacher. He was born in India, descended from Afghan nobles but grew up and lived in England. Over the course of his life he wrote over three dozen books on topics ranging from psychology and spirituality to travelogues and culture studies. He won the BBC’s Outstanding Book of the Year twice and was awarded six first prizes at the UNESCO World Book Year in 1973. This work was first published in 1961 and he passed away in 1996.

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