The author, Nevill Drury is the author of
more than forty books on subjects including shamanism, magic,
contemporary art and holistic health. Some of these books
have been published in fifteen languages.
Nevill was born in England but has lived most
of his life in Australia. He holds a Master of Arts (Honours)
degree in anthropology from Macquarie University in Sydney
and has worked in the book industry since 1976. Nevill Drury
is also well known for his workshops and lectures on magical
visualisation and shamanic drumming.
Some of the places the author has been involved
in include: working as a managing editor for Harper & Row
and for Doubleday in Australia, and as the Manager of Adyar
Bookshop in Sydney. Adyar Bookshop is owned by the Theosophical
Society and is the largest metaphysical bookshop in the
southern hemisphere.
Given his extensive and varied involvement
in the publishing and 'new age' areas Nevill seems perfect
for putting this title together.
The Dictionary of the Esoteric (Over 3,000
articles on the Mystical and Occult Traditions) is a fabulous
reference book for the student of occult or metaphysical
subjects. Not only will you find things you would expect
such as Aries, or Loch Ness Monster, you are also likely
to learn about a few things you've never heard about! A
couple of the entries I found interesting, for example,
were:
Alomancy - Divination by sprinkling salt. The
diviner interprets future events by analysing the patters
made by this action. Alomancy has probably given rise
to the superstition that spilling salt is unlucky. Misfortune
is averted by casting a small amount of the salt over
the left shoulder.
Hesper - The name given to the planet Venus after
sunset. It is also known as the Evening Star.
This book is comprehensive in its coverage
of astrology, tarot, and important figures in the history
of metaphysical development. It is also cross-referenced
fabulously so you will have the chance to explore topics
related to your interests as well as what you first wanted
to look up!
I would recommend this book to anyone with
an interest in the occult, but particularly for students
of any topics that come under this umbrella. It is easy
to read and navigate and has an extensive list of suggestions
for further reading
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