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THE
DEVIL’S RAIMENTS :
HABILIMENTS
OF THE WITCHES’ CRAFT
By
Martin Duffy
Monograph
No. 2 – May 2012
Clad
in the black robe, or daubed in black unguent as a consecration of
wisdom, we are one with the hidden and secret realm of Night, and
when so enveloped become the fertile void wherein we may receive the
inspiration of the Muse or Genius.
In occult
literature, the Vestments of the Art Magical are poorly understood,
principally because few save the body of initiates behold them.
The
robe, mask, hood, mantle, garter, and veil, constituting the exterior
arrayments of the witch, trace their pedigree to a number of magical
sources, each constituting a mystery of form and function.
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These mystical
underpinnings often possess a deeper arcanum, being both emblematic
of specified witch-powers and serving a hidden ritual purpose. In The
Devil’s Raiments, Martin Duffy examines the relationship of the
sorcerer to that which clothes him, with particular emphasis on the
witch-cult.
Also explored is the modern perception of the witch as
the Naked Enchantress, as well as the some of the older historical
rationales for the portrayal of nudity in witchcraft.
The text is
illustrated with five original drawings by Sussex artist Steve
Damerell.
96 pages, Standard
hardcover with dust jacket, limited to 800 copies: $52.50
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THE
HOBBIT TAROT
By Terry
Donaldson (Author),
Peter Pracownik (Illustrator)
Publisher: U.S.
Games Systems Inc. (May 8, 2012)
Product
Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.9 x 1.5 inches
List Price:
$.20.00
Publication
Date: May 8, 2012
In
anticipation of two new feature film releases ... The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey, Dec. 2012
and The
Hobbit: There and Back Again, Dec. 2013:
Enter the world
of The Hobbit and allow the powerful imagery of the tarot to guide
you through this mystic realm. Following the hero s quest along his
many adventures, The Hobbit Tarot helps us understand the meaning of
our own life journeys.
96-page booklet
offers insightful tarot interpretations and three unique card
spreads.
ABOUT THE
ILLUSTRATOR:
Peter Pracownik
created the artwork for the Imperial Dragon Oracle, The Dragon Tarot,
The Lord of the Rings Tarot, and Woodland Wisdom Oracle Cards, all
published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Imperial Dragon Oracle won a
2010 COVR award.
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR:
Terry Donaldson
is the author of several books on tarot including The Dragon Tarot
and The Lord of the Rings Tarot.
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