Comparative Religion & Global Myth

Alternative Religions, Cults & Secret Societies

A HISTORY OF SECRET SOCIETIES, 1962, Arkon Daraul.

THE ANCIENT MYSTERIES: A SOURCEBOOK, 1987. Marvin W. Meyer, ed. Sacred texts of the Mystery religions of the ancient Mediterranean world.

THE DIVINE LIBRARY, 1992, Rufus Camphausen. A comprehensive reference guide to the world's sacred texts and spiritual literature.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAN, MYTH & MAGIC, 1983, Richard Cavendish, ed. An amazing encyclopedia covering every conceivable topic in these areas, replete with fullcolor illustrations. (24 volumes, ret)

THE FORGOTTEN MAGE, 1986, Dolores Ascroft-Nowicki. The 1930 lectures of Col. C.R.F. Seymour concerning the ancient Mystery religions and their relevance to magical initiation today.

GLOBAL RITUALISM: MYTH & MAGIC AROUND THE WORLD, 1994, Denny Sargent. Common themes and archetypal symbols.

RADICAL SPIRITS: SPIRITUALISM & WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN 19TH CENTURYAMERICA, 1989, Ann Braude. A thorough analysis of a hugely significant feminist religious movement with many parallels to ours.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL GROUPS IN MODERN AMERICA, 1973, Robert Ellwood

THE SACRED FIRE: The Story of Sex in Religion, 1932, B.Z. Goldberg. Experience attending rites and rituals in the ancient world.

THE SECRET TEACHINGS OF ALL AGES, 1925; 1977, Manly Palmer Hall. (ref)

THE WESTERN MYSTERY TRADITION, 1986, Christine Hartly. The esoteric heritage of the West.

Eastern Religion

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