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Claude Lecouteux Books

    February 8, 1943

    A medievalist scholar, this author delves deeply into figures of popular mythology, beliefs surrounding the dead and death, and myths, tales, and legends. Their research also explores the fascinating realm of magic. They have dedicated their academic career to the study and teaching of Germanic languages, literatures, and civilizations, bringing a profound understanding of medieval folklore and thought to their work. Their writings offer readers a rich exploration of the enduring power of myth and belief.

    Claude Lecouteux
    Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing
    Tradition of Household Spirits
    The Pagan Book of the Dead
    Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells
    Demons and Spirits of the Land
    A Lapidary of Sacred Stones

    • A Lapidary of Sacred Stones

      Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
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      Exploring the mystical beliefs surrounding gemstones, this book delves into how ancient cultures viewed stones as vessels of power and protection against misfortune. It compiles lore from various historical sources, detailing the magical properties and uses of over 800 stones, including ways to harness their abilities for healing and enhancement. The author, Claude Lecouteux, draws on rare texts to provide insights into both common and exotic stones, making this a vital resource for historians, gem enthusiasts, and practitioners of magic.

      A Lapidary of Sacred Stones

    • Demons and Spirits of the Land

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      An exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good will.

      Demons and Spirits of the Land

    • The Pagan Book of the Dead

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
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      An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors

      The Pagan Book of the Dead

    • Tradition of Household Spirits

      • 227 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitants

      Tradition of Household Spirits

    • The Return of the Dead

      Ghosts, Ancestors, and the Transparent Veil of the Pagan Mind

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      Exploring the ancient beliefs surrounding death, this work delves into how ancestors were once seen as active participants in the lives of the living. Unlike modern ghost narratives, revenants were believed to interact with the world, seeking justice or upholding moral codes. The text contrasts these views with the church's efforts to redefine the dead as disembodied spirits, leading to a disconnect from ancestral worship. Claude Lecouteux, a former Sorbonne professor, draws on his expertise in medieval literature to illuminate the cultural shifts regarding death and the sacred.

      The Return of the Dead

    • King Solomon the Magus

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      Painting a portrait of Solomon the Magician-King, Lecouteux reveals how this legendary magus left a deep impression upon the occult, magical traditions, and philosophies of the ancient world that can still be felt to this day.

      King Solomon the Magus