history & documentation
Especially in South Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, there is a unique type of phantom known as “Feurige Männer,” “Feurputzen,” or “Feurmänner.” These entities are typically the spirits of men who, during their lifetimes, disregarded...
The story of Là-Bas concerns the novelist Durtal who is disgusted by the emptiness and vulgarity of the modern world. He attempts to escape it by studying medieval topics and plans to write a...
The Grand Grimore, authored by Reuben Swinburne Clymer under the pseudonym “Pythagoras 38,” is an eclectic occult training manual intended for lodge members. (It is crucial not to confuse this work with the medieval...
Drekavac, also known as Drekawatz or Drekavats (Serbo-Croatian: Drekavac – “howler, screamer”), is a ghostly being from South Slavic folklore, often believed to be the soul of a dead unbaptized baby. According to the...
In Korean art and folklore, Dokkaebi are mythical goblins known for their peculiar appearances and supernatural abilities. They are often depicted as humanoid beings with the ability to transform into various forms and possess...
Agrippa von Nettesheim, often referred to simply as Agrippa, was a remarkable figure of the German Renaissance. Born on September 14, 1486, in Nettesheim, near Cologne, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa possessed a diverse range of...
The Wallowa Lake Monster, also known as Wally, is a creature that has been rumored to inhabit Wallowa Lake in Oregon, USA. Wallowa Lake is a ribbon lake 1 mile (1.6 km) south of...
In Roman culture, Lares, Lemures, and Penates were gods and spirits that were believed to protect and watch over the household and its members. These figures played an important role in daily life and...
Until 1951, England had laws strictly prohibiting the practice of witchcraft. The Witchcraft Laws of June, 1 1653 stated that any form of witchcraft-related activity was prohibited. Three years after the last law was...
Er zijn in de loop der jaren talloze definities op papier gezet van wat magie nu precies is. Met andere woorden: Wat is in essentie het proces dat vindt onder die omstreden definitie “magie”? Dit...
