Picatrix: The Classic Medieval Handbook of Astrological Magic

by al-Majriti

Other authorsJohn Michael Greer (Translator), Christopher Warnock (Translator)
Book, 2010

Status

Available

Call number

133.4

Collection

Publication

The Adocentyn Press

Description

"An English translation, with accompanying introduction, commentary, and notes, of the medieval treatise on astrological magic known as Picatrix, a guide for constructing magical talismans, mixing magical compounds, summoning planetary spirits, and determining astrological conditions"--Provided by publisher.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ritaer
This is an extremely dense work. Helps to understand the mindset of Medieval magicians, but not a practical guide to actual workings, IMO>

Language

Original publication date

c. 1000 Arabic (original)
c. 1250 Latin translation [1250]
c. 1250 Spanish translation [1250]

Similar in this library

Page: 1.1119 seconds