history & documentation
Japanese witchcraft or Kodoku is an unknown phenomenon in the West. In Japan, magic doesn’t necessarily have a negative connotation; rather, it is often viewed positively. However, it was stigmatized as superstition and even...
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...
Cubewanos in astrology open up a whole new dimension for any astrologer who is unafraid to think outside the box and willing to explore their significance. A Cubewano, also known as a classical Kuiper...
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...
Shades of Death Road is a winding, two-lane rural road in Warren County, New Jersey, about 6.7 miles long. The road runs north-south through Liberty and Independence townships, and then turns more east-west in...
Jewish magic is a type of magic that derives from Jewish religious and cultural traditions. It utilizes traditional Jewish texts, such as the Bible and Talmud, as well as Hebrew language, symbols, and imagery....
In kabbalah, it is believed that we are composed of different soul levels, each corresponding to a different aspect of the divine. Eight main components (condensation levels or subjectivities of the all-encompassing divine consciousness)...
