The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Midwifery by Ernst Hentges

It includes information from many sources that are translated into english for the first timeincluding the entire study by Ernst hentges: 'Die Krote eine okkultiistisch-kulturgeschichtliche Betractung.'Īlso included are sections on the complex nature of toad symbolism in both Eastern and Western Alchemy, as welll as thorough-going theoretical and practical treatments of the arcane art of toad magic. The present work is unique in its comprehensive treatment of the occult history connected to this ambiguous creature. Toads can be used for love charms or they bewitch an enemy with their evil eye and even cause death. There are toad rituals to protect property and live stock and toad spells to being sickness and calamity. Title, The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Midwifery: An Occult History of the Toad in Symbolism, Ritual, Healing and Folk-lore Authors, Ernst Hentges, Steve Seven. At the same time both life giver and life taker. It has simultaneously been seen as mid-wife's helper and devil's familiar. 'The toad has had a colorful and checkered history with its role in magic and folk-lore. Print copy available from the Spiritual Instinct Press website: Goodreads members who liked The Toad in Magic, So. Translations of rare European material with commentaries by Steve Seven. Find books like The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Midwifery from the world’s largest community of readers. The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Midwifery by Ernst Hentges, Steve Seven (Goodreads Author) 4.83 Rating details 30 ratings 5 reviews 'An occult history of the toad in symbolism, ritual, healing and folk-lore.' Translations of rare European material with commentaries by Steve Seven. 'An occult history of the toad in symbolism, ritual, healing and folk-lore.'