The History of Magic, Volume 2H.G. Bohn, 1854 - Magic |
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... , which the most ancient mythology has wrapped in symbols , and which in the present times are corroborated by magnetic experiences . : VOL . II . B In the first place , the question will require answering ON MAGIC IN MYTHOLOGY.
... , which the most ancient mythology has wrapped in symbols , and which in the present times are corroborated by magnetic experiences . : VOL . II . B In the first place , the question will require answering ON MAGIC IN MYTHOLOGY.
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... present and the future ; whence the Pythian madness is of more value than the human rationality which is so highly lauded ; since in these the most eloquent echoes of the past , and anticipating notes of the future , make themselves ...
... present and the future ; whence the Pythian madness is of more value than the human rationality which is so highly lauded ; since in these the most eloquent echoes of the past , and anticipating notes of the future , make themselves ...
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... present before us the primeval creations which existed only before the Flood . Surely there requires for this the learning and the acumen of a Cuvier and Goldfuss , if we will bring the mythological symbols THE WISDOM OF THE REMOTEST ...
... present before us the primeval creations which existed only before the Flood . Surely there requires for this the learning and the acumen of a Cuvier and Goldfuss , if we will bring the mythological symbols THE WISDOM OF THE REMOTEST ...
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... present inquiries will show that the scattered remains of historical records , taken in connection with the facts of magic , will conduct us to this essential agreement , and to a certain firmly - grounded and more intelligent type ...
... present inquiries will show that the scattered remains of historical records , taken in connection with the facts of magic , will conduct us to this essential agreement , and to a certain firmly - grounded and more intelligent type ...
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... present in the East , and particularly in India , and which regards every attempt at improvement as something futile to government : such a spirit leads directly , through the darkening of the unintellectual eye , from God to the idols ...
... present in the East , and particularly in India , and which regards every attempt at improvement as something futile to government : such a spirit leads directly , through the darkening of the unintellectual eye , from God to the idols ...
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