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Der Occultismus des Altertums

By Karl Kiesewetter
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Der Text bietet eine vergleichende Darstellung okkulter Praktiken und Glaubensvorstellungen des Altertums und untersucht Magie, Beschwörung, Astrologie, Wahrsagerei, Heilmagie und Rituale bei Akkadern, Babyloniern, Assyrern, Meder, Persern, Indern und Ägyptern. Er beschreibt Instrumente und Techniken wie Talismanen, Traumdeutung, Nekromantie, Initiationen, Priesterwissenschaften, heilige Feuer und kosmogonische Lehren, erläutert zoroastrische Kosmologie sowie vedische Traditionen und die hermetische Medizin Ägyptens und verknüpft praktische Verfahren mit theologischen und philosophischen Konzepten.

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Karl Kiesewetter

Karl Kiesewetter was a German author known for his exploration of ancient occultism. His notable work, "Der Occultismus des Altertums," delves into the mystical practices and beliefs of ancient civilizations, reflecting a keen interest in the intersection of history and esoteric traditions. Through his writings, Kiesewetter contributes to the understanding of how ancient cultures perceived the supernatural and the influence of these beliefs on their societies. His work remains a point of reference for those interested in the historical aspects of occult practices.

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