Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Daniel H. Wilson Tolkien--following the remarkable story of

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Occult: Decoding the Visual Culture of Mysticism, Daniel H. Wilson Tolkien--following the remarkable story ofFocusing on a carefully curated selection of esoteric art and artifacts, Occult explores the meaning and mystic power of occult manuscripts, ritual objects, and symbols from around the world. The author identifies five central elements of occultism alchemy, astrology, magic, mysticism, and divination. Key symbols are highlighted and examined, and important rituals and practices are explained to provide new insights into the philosophies and beliefs of