Description
The Ultimate Book on Macabre Lore & Spiritual Traditions from Yesterday & Today
Written with a mix of reverence, approachability, and deadpan wit by a funeral industry insider, Morbid Magic is the first multi-cultural guide to death spirituality and traditions from all over the world and from different historical eras. Tom s Prower presents an impressive array of topics, including each culture's views on the hereafter, mourning periods, the deceased's legacy, handling of remains, and more.
Discover the lore and magic of death, both on the physical and spiritual planes. Explore hands-on activities, spells, and prayers that will open your eyes to new practices. Experience personal stories and anecdotes by modern people from various regions and religions. This fascinating book makes death a more approachable topic and helps you understand and utilize the profound wisdom of cultures around the globe. From Judaism in the Middle East to shamanism in East Asia, Morbid Magic presents an amazing, in-depth look at how the world deals with death.
Author: Tomás Prower
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Published: 09/08/2019
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780738760612
ISBN10: 0738760617
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Magick Studies
- Social Science | Death & Dying
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Occultism
About the Author
Tomás Prower (Los Angeles, CA) is the international author of multiple books, including Queer Magic. He has lived and worked in Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Tijuana, Reno, and Long Beach. He is fluent in English, French, and several dialects of Spanish. Tomás is a Licensed Mortuary Professional and has previously served as the cultural liaison between France, the United States, and the South American member states of Mercosur.