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Compendium of the Occult: Arcane Artifacts, Magic Rituals, and Sacred Symbolism ornament a close-up look at theImmerse yourself in the history of the occult, esoteric, and arcane with this illustrated cabinet of curiosities. In Compendium of the Occult, readers will delve into the full history of this fascinating, often secretive belief system from its ancient origins to contemporary practices, gaining insight into the beliefs that underlie the occult throughout history. Explore alchemy and hermeticism, demonology, and medieval grimoires using symbols, maps,