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• Terence Mckenna - Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge

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  Terence McKenna hypothesizes that as the North African jungles receded, giving way to savannas and grasslands near the end of the most recent ice age, a branch of our arboreal primate ancestors left the forest canopy and began living in the open areas beyond. There they experimented with new varieties of foods as they adapted, physically and mentally, to the environment. Among the new foods found in this environment were psilocybin-containing mushrooms growing near dung of ungulate herds occupying the savannas and grasslands. Referencing the research of Roland L. Fisher, McKenna claims the enhancement of visual acuity was an effect of psilocybin at low doses and suggests this would confer adaptive advantage. He argues that the effects of slightly larger doses, including sexual arousal, and in larger doses, ecstatic hallucinations & glossolalia-gave selective evolutionary advantages to members of those tribes who partook of it. There were many changes caused by the introduction of this psychoactive to primate diets. He hypothesizes, for instance, that synesthesia (the blurring of sensory boundaries) caused by psilocybin led to the development of spoken language: the ability to form pictures in another person's mind through the use of vocal sounds. About 12,000 years ago, further climate changes removed psilocybin-containing mushrooms from human diets. He argues that this event resulted in a new set of profound changes in our species as we reverted to the previous brutal primate social structures that had been modified and/or repressed by frequent consumption of psilocybin.

• Egyptian Magic by E.A.Wallis Budge

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  Sums up all that is known about magic in Ancient Egypt: the role of magic in controlling the gods, powerful amulets that warded off evil spirits, scarabs of immortality, use of wax images, formulas and spells, the secret name, much more.

  
  
  
   

• Dark Night Of The Soul: A Masterpiece in the Literature of Mysticism by St. John of the Cross

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  As a Carmelite monk, the 16th-century Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross was well trained in the systematic theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. In Dark Night of the Soul, St. John's sharply organized mind gives clean shape to his mystical belief in a loving Being somewhere outside the realm of feeling, thought, or imagination, who can only be known through love. Dark Night of the Soul describes the process of purgation, first of senses, and then of spirit, that precedes the soul's loving Union with God. To quote from this book would detract from the coiled power of its tightly focused picture of the soul's progress; suffice it to say that there has never been a better book for discouraged Christians. When you cannot understand what or why you believe, but you find yourself unable to abandon faith, look to St. John for help

• On the Nature of Things by Titus Lucretius Carus

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  Anyone and everyone interested in the history of science, Western intellectual history, and the non-hedonistic Epicurean way of life will find the rich material here both interesting and enriching. Lucretius is the only major thinker of antiquity to have a profound influence in the modern age, and his rediscovery after centuries of neglect is enlightening

  
  
   

• Mystical Encounters with the Natural World: Experiences and Explanations

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• Asaph Ben Berechiah - Grand Key of Solomon the King: Ancient Handbook For Angel Evocation and Djinn Summoning

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  The enchanting tales of 1001 Arabian Nights and the mysterious magical societies of the Moors share a legendary figure. He is no other than Asaph Ben Berechiah, the Vizier of King Solomon himself. According to Islamic tradition, this Arabian Merlin bested a djinn in a magical contest, teleporting Queen Sheeba's throne in the blink of an eye, using his knowledge of the Great Name.
  
  
  
  Through the ages masters of the forbidden art of djinn evocation have shared with their disciples in secrecy an extensive oral tradition of rituals, incantations, and magical implements belonging to Asaph Ben Berechiah. Fragments of these arcane mysteries could be found in the writing of master occultists from the Middle Ages, the likes of Ahmed al-Buni. Few and far between, many have treasured what little fragments of this oral tradition could be found. There were also whispers of a grimoire compiled by an anonymous Arabian wizard brimming with secrets of the magic of Asaph Ben Berechiah. Known only as Ajnas, its reputation grew, but few possessed it. It has resurfaced in recent years and remains one of the most popular guides to angelic and djinn evocation in the land of the Arabian nights. O seeker of the art of the masters, you needn't wait centuries for this important grimoire to be available in English as has happened with Ghayat al-Hakim (Picatrix). Right now, you are beholding an accurate and complete translation of Ajnas waiting for its secrets to be unlocked by the disciples of today and the masters of tomorrow. "Heth Heth Sharet Maret Aeeret Ayolet"

• Black Books of Elverum

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  In a dusty attic in central Norway, Mary Rustad came upon two ancient handwritten books of magic used by the common people--practical handbooks for daily concerns like stopping a toothache, retrieving stolen goods, and protecting livestock. Contains reproductions of the original, Old Norwegian pages facing the English translation. Includes an account of a 17th-century Norwegian witch trial.

  
   

• The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics ad Eastern Mysticism by Frifjof Capra

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• The Sea Priestess

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  A primer for the seeker looking to reclaim ancient spiritual knowledge - a "How To" guide that quite eloquently reveals some of the esoteric secrets and practices long held sacred by Western secret societies and mystical orders

  
  
  
   

• [ recommended ] The Golden Bough:A Study in Magic and Religion by Sir James George Frazer

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  A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature.

  
  
  
   

• The Book of Halloween by Ruth Edna Kelley

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  This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe?en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,?such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe?en ideas

  
  
   

• [ recommended ] Draja Mickaharic - A Spritual Worker's Spell Book

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  A Spiritual Workers Spell Book is a compendium of the kind of spells that you might receive from a spiritual worker, if you were to consult one with a problem or difficulties.
  
  The book deals with spells that ordinary people, without any magical training, can use for economic improvement, work situations, romance, in dealing with obnoxious people, as well as improving the home and living situation.
  
  Information on means of protection from psychic influence is included, as are some odd spells that are useful. It is a book, that is useful in taking advantage of non-physical assistance in your daily life.

• Draja Mickaharic - Immortality

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  A retelling of several stories I have heard about supposed immortals over the last sixty years working as a consultant in the field of the occult arts. I have added my comments on these methods, and other methods that I have heard of for extending human life. There is also some information concerning medical research in the area of life extension.

  
  
   

• Draja Mickaharic - Magical Uses for Magnets

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  From the latches on our kitchen cabinets to the magnetic strips on our credit cards, we take magnetic forces for granted every day. Magnets are a relatively new technology, although people have remarked on naturally-occurring magnets, or loadstones, for hundreds of years. Mickaharic, in his inimitable, no-nonsense style relates the history and folklore of magnets and how they work, and explains several practical uses including improving fuel combustion, descaling water, and charging water for better plant growth. Most of his book is devoted to explaining how the attractive power of magnets can be harnessed in spells and vibrational healing.
  
  Mickaharic includes instructions on spells for attracting a job, a lover, or money; making devices to magnetize oils and potions for increased potency; making magnetic magic wands; using magnets with sigils and seals; making a Mesmer board for vibrational healing; constructing a device for distant/covert communication; working with energy rods; and aura cleansing with magnets.
  
  Mickaharic also includes an interesting biography of the flamboyant Antoine Mesmer that rectifies the misunderstandings around his so-called discovery of "animal magnetism" and initiation of the practice of hypnotism.

• Discover Your Psychic Powers: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development & Spiritual Growth

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  Have you ever felt you possessed a "sixth sense" or intuition which you've found difficult to explain? Despite man's extraordinary technological advances during the twentieth century, do you still feel something is missing: a deeper, more spiritual meaning to life? Discover Your Psychic Powers addresses these issues and much more by taking you into the realms of greater awareness; it shows you step-by-step how to uncover your own true potential, using both meditative and physical exercises. It reveals how psychic and spiritual development can completely transform your life, whilst also having a positive effect on everyone around you. Most importantly, Discover Your Psychic Powers has been written in a simple, factual style, making this complex subject both easily accessible and fascinating.

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