Bygone Beliefs Being a Series of Excursions in the Byways of Thought
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ISBN10: 1162571632
ISBN13: 9781162571638
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.60 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162571638
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.60 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Bygone Beliefs is a fascinating exploration of the forgotten and often bizarre beliefs held by people throughout history. Written by H. Stanley Redgrove, the book takes readers on a journey through the byways of thought, examining everything from ancient myths and legends to more recent superstitions and pseudosciences. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human psyche, Redgrove uncovers the origins of these beliefs and explores how they have shaped our understanding of the world around us. Whether you are interested in the occult, folklore, or the history of science, Bygone Beliefs is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the strange and wonderful ways in which we have tried to make sense of our world throughout the ages.1920. Illustrated. Some Characteristics of Mediaeval Thought; Pythagorus and his Philosophy; Medicine and Magic; Superstitions concerning Birds; The Powder of Sympathy; A Curious Medical Superstition; The Belief in Talismans; Ceremonial Magic in Theory and Practice; Architectural Symbolism; The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone; The Phallic Element in Alchemical Doctrine; Roger Bacon an Appreciation; The Cambridge Platonists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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