18.08.2022

“The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine” by Sandra Lawrence

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"The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine" by Sandra Lawrence
"Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet — fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated." ⚠️ No PDF file because conversion destroys layout and illustrations...>>
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18.08.2022

“Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity” by Wouter J. Hanegraaff

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"Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity" by Wouter J. Hanegraaff
"In Egypt during the first centuries CE, men and women would meet discreetly in their homes, in temple sanctuaries, or insolitary places to learn a powerful practice of spiritual liberation. They thought of themselves as followers of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary master of ancient wisdom. While many of their writings are lost, those that survived have been interpreted primarily as philosophical treatises about theological topics. Wouter J. Hanegraaff challenges this dominant narrative by demonstrating that Hermetic literature was concerned with experiential practices intended for healing the soul from mental delusion. The Way of Hermes involved radical alterations of consciousness in which practitioners claimed to perceive the true nature of reality behind the hallucinatory veil...>>
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18.08.2022

“The Temple Priestesses of Antiquity” by Lady Haight-Ashton (Pagan Portals)

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"The Temple Priestesses of Antiquity" by Lady Haight-Ashton (Pagan Portals)
"The Temple Priestesses of Antiquity tells the story of the Oracles and Sibyls, Seers, Psychics, Sacred Dancers and Healers of ancient civilizations. They were empowered women who enthralled those who sought their advice and served the Goddess they revered. Tales about ancient Priestesses and the Sacred Temples where they lived, prayed and worked thousands of years ago, have fascinated archaeologists and historians for decades. Living in complex temple structures above ground and in underground cavernous tunnels, they shared vows of chastity and lived a dutiful and respected life. The Temple Priestesses of Antiquity is a story of these women, some well known and others forgotten to the centuries."...>>
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18.08.2022

“Myths of Gods and Goddesses in Britain and Ireland” by Sharon Jacksties

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"Myths of Gods and Goddesses in Britain and Ireland" by Sharon Jacksties
🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Ancient deities have shaped the mythological landscapes of Britain and Ireland. Layer by layer, these tales of the ancient gods and goddesses make up the narrative bedrock of these islands. Throughout the ages this has been the meeting place of successive cultures, each bringing their own stories to glorify those beings with supernatural powers. Despite their immortality, these divinities and superhumans are nevertheless vulnerable, depending on the voices and memories of people to celebrate their wondrous exploits. Here you will meet the all-powerful beings once revered throughout these lands. Elemental divinities of sky and earth, goddesses and gods in human guise, have escaped the confines of dusty encyclopaedias. Now you will come to know...>>
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18.08.2022

“Alchemy and Kabbalah in the Tarot: The Keys of Radical Spiritual Transformation” by Samael Aun Weor

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"Alchemy and Kabbalah in the Tarot: The Keys of Radical Spiritual Transformation" by Samael Aun Weor
"The most ancient sciences in the world are Alchemy and Kabbalah, which are the practical, spiritual knowledge hidden in the depths of every great religion and mystical tradition. Modern scientists are only recently discovering what these ancient teachings have always known: that we are a part of a multidimensional universe, and that our Consciousness, our awareness, can expand to perceive matter and energy that are invisible to the flesh. Just as physics and chemistry illuminate our understanding of the physical world, Alchemy and Kabbalah constitute a scientific method to awaken the Consciousness and fully develop the human being, opening the doors to vast worlds that are hidden from the physical senses. This awakening or alchemical birth...>>
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