Man, Myth and Magic Sets

Got these when they came out, then replaced them after the housefire. WONDERFUL illustrations, good index. More random articles than I'd like.

Man, Myth and Magic explores the realms of religion, spirituality, psychology and the occult. Articles within the 24 volume set range from the obscure (Wandering Bishops and various manifestations of witchcraft hysterias) to the very well known (articles on major world religions). The authors tend to be experts in their respective fields of research and are, by and large, objective in the treatment of their subjects.

Serious and important Encyclopedia with an editorial board that includes: C A Burland, Glyn Daniel, E R Dodds. Mircea Eliade, William Sargant, John Symonds, R J Zwi Werblosky and R C Zaehner.

Previously published in 112 weekly parts under title: Man, myth & magic. Source: LOC
Major thematic areas of the encyclopedia include: Magic: the secret lore, Alchemy, Witches and witchcraft, Devils, demons and angels, Foretelling the future, Birds, plants and animals in myth and folklore, Nature, fertility and creation myths, Rites of passage, Symbols and Meanings, The heroʼs quest, Legendary lands and beasts, Western religions, Eastern religions, Ancient myths and legends, Folklore, primitive beliefs and customs, psychology and the paranormal, The soul, Ghosts, vampires and hauntings, Mystics, Unorthodox Christians, Occultists and theosophists.
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