Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells

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A comprehensive handbook of than 1,000 magical words, phrases, symbols, and secret alphabets Explains the origins, derivatives, and practical usage of each word, phrase, and spell as well as how they can be combined for custom spells Based on the magical traditions of Europe, Greece, and Egypt and recently discovered one of a kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany Includes an in depth exploration of secret magical alphabets, including those based on Hebrew letters, Kabbalistic symbols, astrological signs, and runes From Abracadabra to the now famous spells of the Harry Potter series, magic words are no longer confined to the practices of pagans, alchemists, witches, and occultists They have become part of the popular imagination of the Western world Passed down from ancient Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, these words and the rituals surrounding them have survived through the millennia because they work And as scholar Claude Lecouteux reveals, often the impenetrable they seem, the effective they are Analyzing than 7,000 spells from the magical traditions of Europe as well as the magical papyri of the Greeks and recently discovered one of a kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany, Lecouteux has compiled a comprehensive dictionary of ancient magic words, phrases, and spells along with an in depth exploration the first in English of secret magical alphabets, including those based on Hebrew letters, Kabbalistic symbols, astrological signs, and runes Drawing upon thousands of medieval accounts and famous manuscripts such as the Heptameron of Peter Abano, the author examines the origins of each word or spell, offering detailed instructions on their successful use, whether for protection, love, wealth, or healing He charts their evolution and derivations through the centuries, showing, for example, how spells that were once intended to put out fires evolved to protect people from witchcraft He reveals the inherent versatility of magic words and how each sorcerer or witch had a set of stock phrases they would combine to build a custom spell for the magical need at hand Presenting a wealth of material on magical words, signs, and charms, both common and obscure, Lecouteux also explores the magical words and spells of ancient Scandinavia, the Hispano Arabic magic of Spain before the Reconquista, the traditions passed down from ancient Egypt, and those that have stayed in use until the present day. New Download Kindle ePUB Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells By Claude Lecouteux – kino-fada.fr Terrific look into the meanings of magic words and spells.Once I started reading through this dictionary I was actually held spellbound Being a dictionary, I haven t actually read it from cover to cover, but I have given it a good and thorough look over the course of a couple of months and am very impressed with the information withinit is very hard to leave.I wish I had the hardback version to k...This is the complete guide with a magic alphabet you can go to town and think up ways to use it Simply a must for those interested in the occult with the added bonus of now being able to write your own spells and delve into your inn...The book, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells by Claude Lecouteux is a huge book of so many magical definitions that have been spoken or written in history In my opinion, this is such a wonderful Dictionary It really has everything from the alphabet learning to spell in a different caracteres, to the definitions of all different magical words, like Ab Ra Ca Da Bra andI actually was interested in this book due to the history of some words that I always wondered about when mentio The book, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells by Claude Lecouteux is a huge book of so many magical definitions that have been spoken or written in history In my opinion, this is such a wonderful Dictionary It really has everything from the alphabet learning to spell in a different caracteres, to the definitions of all different magical words, like Ab Ra Ca Da Bra andI actually was interested in this book due to the history of some words that I always wondered about when mentioned in movies or books Plus, the caracteres that I always had some curiosity to understand and try to write my own It s almost like a whole new language, trying to learn something that many don t know or understand They really look like symbols, rather than any alphabet that we are all know of Now the dictionary is full of words and spells that some may have been heard of or seen written in movies, like Harry Potter and even books I just really love that I have this diction...And now for something a little different while I don t believe in magic and spells, but I do like knowledge so I checked out this book because a lot of todays myths and fairy tales are based on our ancestors belief in magic This is a really good book the presentation of the information is readable and gives a good balance of background and beliefs If you are a writer or do any kind of fiction writing this would be a very useful book for you if you don t need it for that it s still an int And now for something a little different while I don t believe in magic and spells, but I do like knowledge so I checked out this book because a lot of todays myths and fairy tales are based on our ancestors belief in magic This is a really good book the presentation of the information is readable and gives a good balance of background and beliefs If you are a writer or do any kind of fiction writing this would be a very useful book for you if you don t need it for that ...I found this super interesting It was a history of words, and that s so right up my favorite alley Knowing where words and phrases come from, how they ve evolved It s language at its finest The format was a little difficult, but I m sure the finalized copy will be cleaner and neater, making reading a little easier Ther...I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest reviewI found this book so interesting As someone who doesnt practise or follow any religion of any kind, i was still fascinated by this book It was easy to read and understand.Like i m a really passionate about magic, spiritual i have choosen this book I have really liked it, each explanation was really interesting I have really liked this bookThis is good if you are doing research for a paranormal novel.

Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells
  • English
  • 27 August 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 448 pages
  • 1620553740
  • Claude Lecouteux
  • Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells