The visionary tradition of spirits, gods, and demons continues to subvert our rational universe, erupting from the shadows in times of intense religious and philosophical transition. Renaissance magic and tribal ritual. Romantic poetry and the ecstasy of the shaman, to trace how societies have used myths to make sense of the world.
The visionary tradition of spirits, gods, and demons continues to subvert our rational universe, erupting from the shadows in times of intense religio...
Who am I? What's my life's purpose? Where am I going when I die? These questions lie at the heart of all our lives, yet clear answers seem hard to come by. This book explains that answers can in be found in a secret history that runs through Western culture, from philosophy and alchemy, to poetry and modern psychology.
Who am I? What's my life's purpose? Where am I going when I die? These questions lie at the heart of all our lives, yet clear answers seem hard to com...
