Here’s an interesting study of the myth of Lagarrona, the witch of Evora, Portugal by Humberto Maggi. The myth was first introduced to the world at large through the Historia das Antiguidades de Evora by “Amador Patrício,” the pseudonym of Martim Cardoso de… Continue Reading
This passed Fall, The New York Times Book Review published a review by composer John Adams of a new book on Gnostic Saint Richard Wagner Wagnerism by Alex Ross. There’s a lot of things people have said about Wagner that… Continue Reading
Occult author Brian Johnson recently announced the upcoming publication of his new book, Necromancy in the Medici Library by UK publisher Hadean Press. This features “An edition and translation of excerpts from Biblioteca Medicca Laurenzianna. Pre-orders opening soon!
Palgrave Macmillan has announced the upcoming publication of a new title in its Palgrave Studies in New Religions and Alternative Spiritualities series. This will be Innovation in Esotericism from the Renaissance to the Present, edited by Georgina D. Hedesan and Tim Rudbøg.… Continue Reading
In February, Peter Grey and Geraldine Hudson will discuss their experiences of apocalyptic witchcraft and its role in in contemporary occulture, art and activism. The talks will be released as a podcast, followed a week later by a live Q&A.… Continue Reading
The latest issue of Aries, journal for the study of Western Esotericism is now out. It’s a special issue devoted to scholarly works on the Prophet of the Lovely Star. The issue, titled “Rethinking Aleister Crowley and Thelema,” was edited… Continue Reading
Australia’s Grand Lodge of Ordo Templi Orientis recently published the fourth part of Australian Grand Master Shiva X°’s series “Australia: the land of sun worshippers.” It begins: “In parts I – III on Liber Resh I made occasional reference to a meditation… Continue Reading
Australia’s Grand Lodge of Ordo Templi Orientis recently published the third part of Australian Grand Master Shiva X°’s series “Australia: the land of sun worshippers.” It begins: “In the third part of this series I’ll turn to Liber Resh meditation. This is… Continue Reading
Australia’s Grand Lodge of Ordo Templi Orientis recently published the second part of Australian Grand Master Shiva X°’s series “Australia: the land of sun worshippers.” It begins: In Part One I pointed out that there were a few variations to the performance… Continue Reading
Australia’s Grand Lodge of Ordo Templi Orientis published the first part of Australian Grand Master Shiva X°’s series “Australia: the land of sun worshippers” about a month and a half ago. It begins: “The solar adorations of Thelema, known as… Continue Reading