The Myth of the Magus by E M Butler

The Myth of the Magus by E M Butler

The Magus, a legendary magician of superhuman powers, is an archetype central to myth and religion across many cultures. Identifying its anthropological origins in ancient rituals performed by a shaman or wizard to ensure the prosperity of his tribe, E. M. Butler goes on to trace its subsequent development in pre-Christian religious and mystic philosophers, in medieval sorcerers and alchemists, and finally in the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century occult revival. From Zoroaster to Solomon, Merlin to Faust, Cagliostro to Rasputin, legends of the Magus are explored and where possible compared with the historical record in this fascinating account, first published in 1948, of one of the major figures in religious and occult mythology.

'Scholarly, original and entertaining' The Times Literary Supplement
'Delightful reading and highly informative.' Bertrand Russell
'This book is filled with rich stories and a wealth of interesting material. It makes excellent reading.' Washington Post

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ISBN 13	9780521437776
ISBN 10	0521437776
Titel	The Myth of the Magus
Autor	E M Butler
Serie	Canto Original Series
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	1993-03-26
Seitenanzahl	320
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