Don Juan, Mescalito and Modern Magic

The Mythology of Inner Space

Nevill Drury

$194

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Routledge
30 June 2023

Religion: general; Eclectic & esoteric religions & belief systems; Occult studies

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1978, Don Juan, Mescalito and Modern Magic begins with an analysis of the Castaneda material from the viewpoint of its inherently magical content. The author examines the symbiotic gestures, the magical actions and the mind-altering techniques employed by the brujo Don Juan, and then goes on to draw comparisons with two other schools of thought: the psychedelic development of the 1960s and the Western Magical Tradition. The essential aim throughout is to show that there is a basically Western shamanism which uses Western symbols and is easily accessible. The shamanistic practices of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn are examined in this context. Considerable emphasis is also placed on mythological aspects associated with out-of-the-body experiences and their relevance to both the Don Juan Mescalito imagery and the Qabalistic and Tarot symbols found in Western Magic. This book will be of interest to students of religion, history and literature.

By: Nevill Drury
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 610g
ISBN: 9781032520353
ISBN 10: 1032520353
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 237
Publication Date: 30 June 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Note to Readers Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Shaman and his Universe 2. Astral Projection: The pioneers 3. Further Considerations 4. Comparisons: Two systems of magic 5. Towards A Framework for Inner Space 6. Christianity, Magic and Science 7. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: Ceremonial for the God-man 8. Aleister Crowley and the Aeon of Horus 9. Whence the Magician? 10. A Path in the West Appendix Notes Bibliography Index

Nevill Drury