Monthly Archives: February 2020

Occult magic

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Ruth

Obviously, the origin of “occult” magic was the pre-Christian practice of calling directly on the old gods with prayers and charms. In a sense, the “occult” stage of magic in the medieval period represents a time in which the old … Continue reading →

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Astrology and alchemy: magic as the mother of science

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Ruth

Astrology and alchemy were the two medieval magical sciences, but both led to real science. We have a number of mathematical and scientific words that start with “A” because they are from Arabic’s definite article “al.” Astrology, of course, is … Continue reading →

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