02.08.2024

“The Oracles of Homer and the Bones: Divination with the Ancient Homeromanteion and Astragalomanteion” by John Opsopaus

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"The Oracles of Homer and the Bones: Divination with the Ancient Homeromanteion and Astragalomanteion" by John Opsopaus
"This book is a practical handbook for two authentic ancient Greek divination systems: the astragalomanteinon or astragalos (hucklebone) oracle and the Homeromanteion or Homer oracle. In the former, the diviner casts five hucklebones to select one of 56 oracles engraved on ancient pillars. In the latter, which has been preserved in several Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri, the diviner rolls a die three times to select one of 216 verses from the Iliad and the Odyssey to reveal the oracle. In addition to new translations of both oracle texts, this book provides extensive aids for the interpretation of the oracles as well as effective divination rituals. The oracle text is indexed and cross-referenced for ease of...>>
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01.08.2024

“Incantations Embodied: Rituals for Empowerment, Reclamation, and Resistance ” by Kimberly Rodriguez

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"Incantations Embodied: Rituals for Empowerment, Reclamation, and Resistance " by Kimberly Rodriguez
"Kimberly Rodriguez, a first-generation Xicana Indigena artist, poet, and activist, invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment through her book, Incantations Embodied: Rituals for empowerment, reclamation, and resistance, serving as a catalyst for reclaiming our stories, truth, and power. In Incantations Embodied: Rituals for Empowerment, Reclamation, and Resistance, author Kimberly Rodriuguez takes readers on a profound and transformative journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Within its pages lies a poignant exploration of the human experience, interwoven with elements of spirituality, healing, and personal growth. At its core, Incantations Embodied serves as a triumphant homecoming—a return to the essence of one's being. It invites readers to embark on a sacred journey, emboldening them to embrace...>>
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31.07.2024

“Magical Knits From The North: 19 enchanting knitting patterns inspired by magic and mysticism” by Katinka Sarjanoja and Meri Mort

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"Magical Knits From The North: 19 enchanting knitting patterns inspired by magic and mysticism" by Katinka Sarjanoja and Meri Mort
"Hand-crafted clothing and hand-knitted gifts have a magic of their own. This collection of poems, spells and 19 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories is designed to connect the reader with their deeper selves so they can impart some of that magic into the finished makes. The 19 knitting patterns in this book are accompanied by poems — in the form of charms or spells — intended to call forth the power that resides in the reader and knitter and pass it on to the wearer of the finished garment. These poems are inspired Finnish folk music — in the past the seers and healers were often referred to as singers — these traditional rhymes...>>
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