Atlas Obscure published a fascinating article about a genre of literature we were heretofore ignorant of: “convent exposes,” lurid penny dreadful style tales of Catholic sexual depravity authored by Protestants. It is interesting to note that the plot line would… Continue Reading
Weiser Antiquarian Books has published their latest catalogue and there are some goodies on it indeed especially if you’re a fan/scholar for the source tests of Gnosticism. Among the items on offer are: ATTRIDGE, Harold W. (Volume editor) Martin Krause,… Continue Reading
Atlas Obscura recently ran an interview piece on early 19th century occult writer Jacques Collin de Plancy’s Dictionnaire Infernal a demonological catalogue with illustrations that went on to become the standard visualizations of many of these beings, including the ones… Continue Reading
Fulgur has announced the August publication of of Touch Me Not! a facsimile edition of an 18th century collection of writings on dark, transgressive magical workings edited by Hereward Tilton and Merlin Cox. The publisher’s site states: “Touch Me Not! is… Continue Reading
Newsweek recently ran a surprisingly lengthy feature on Daniel Matt, the two decades he spent translating the Zohar into English and his monthly Zohar study sessions. In part the article states: “The Zohar—central to the mystical strain of Judaism known as… Continue Reading
The Guardian reports that noted occult scholar Stephen Skinner believes he has identified the author of the mysterious Voynich manuscript, a facsimile edition of which has recently been published. In part the Guardian story notes: “One of the world’s most… Continue Reading
Atlas Obscura recently posted news that Chicago’s Newberry Library is looking for volunteers to help transcribe and translate a series of rare religious manuscripts written between the 15th and 19th centuries. In part the article reads: “The manuscripts, titled The Book… Continue Reading
On the latest episode of Thelema, NOW! Frater Puck and Carl Abrahamsson GET LOUD, talking in-person at a lively coffee shop in NYC about newest issue of Abrahamsson’s journal Fenris Wolf. You can check out Carl’s works at: carlabrahamsson.com and trapart.net. Order Fenris Wolf at… Continue Reading
One of the practical outcomes of the Law of Thelema being recognized by humanity at large is the shift in perspective as per what the primary and preeminent unit of society is i.e. the individual and not the family, religious… Continue Reading
Not very, it would seem. At Dark Odyssey Winter Fire years ago, Vivid Entertainer Penny Flame* noted that production stopped every few minutes to reapply actors’ makeup. To paraphrase, one’s makeup doesn’t stay in place if one’s performing oral sex… Continue Reading