Good article — though I’d argue that there’s a lot more to Crowley than merely being a bit of tedious bloke. Even though I once threw one of his books across the room in annoyance!
Book recommendation: “The Place of Enchantment” by Alex Owen. A very readable academic book presenting an overview of 19th century occultism. More readable and less depressing than Gary Lachman.
I also found Christopher Partridge very readable. I think the book was “The rise of Occulture” or something similar.
For the literary and occult sources of Wicca, “The Triumph of the Moon” by Ronald Hutton is a must read. And I’d also recommend “Wicca: Magickal Beginnings” by Sorita d’Este and David Rankine.
Thanks for the shoutout, and for a concise but comprehensive introduction to these subjects!
I read it. I wasn't expecting that Occultism had such a great influence.
And the most shocking thing was that one of my favorite webnovels, Lord of the mysteries was actually inspired by Kabbalistic occultistic believes.
Good article — though I’d argue that there’s a lot more to Crowley than merely being a bit of tedious bloke. Even though I once threw one of his books across the room in annoyance!
Book recommendation: “The Place of Enchantment” by Alex Owen. A very readable academic book presenting an overview of 19th century occultism. More readable and less depressing than Gary Lachman.
I also found Christopher Partridge very readable. I think the book was “The rise of Occulture” or something similar.
For the literary and occult sources of Wicca, “The Triumph of the Moon” by Ronald Hutton is a must read. And I’d also recommend “Wicca: Magickal Beginnings” by Sorita d’Este and David Rankine.