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Tomas Prower

Morbid Magic

Death Spirituality and Culture from Around the World

Tomas Prower

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English
Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
08 September 2019
Mysticism, magic & ritual
The Ultimate Book on Macabre Lore & Spiritual Traditions from Yesterday & Today
Written with a mix of reverence, approachability, and deadpan wit by a funeral industry insider, Morbid Magic is the first multi-cultural guide to death spirituality and traditions from all over the world and from different historical eras. Tomás Prower presents an impressive array of topics, including each culture's views on the hereafter, mourning periods, the deceased's legacy, handling of remains, and more.

Discover the lore and magic of death, both on the physical and spiritual planes. Explore hands-on activities, spells, and prayers that will open your eyes to new practices. Experience personal stories and anecdotes by modern people from various regions and religions. This fascinating book makes death a more approachable topic and helps you understand and utilize the profound wisdom of cultures around the globe. From Judaism in the Middle East to shamanism in East Asia, Morbid Magic presents an amazing, in-depth look at how the world deals with death.
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Imprint:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm, 
ISBN:   9780738760612
ISBN 10:   0738760617
Pages:   360
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
CONTENTS All Aboard 1 Part 1: Greater Middle East 7 1: Cradles of Civilization 9 2: Judaism 27 3: Islam 37 4: Greater Middle Eastern Magical Community 47 Part 2: Europe 59 5: Ancient Greece & Rome 61 6: Pagan Europe 73 7: Christianity 85 8: European Magical Community 97 Part 3: Sub-Saharan Africa & Lands of the African Diaspora 107 9: Sub-Saharan Africa 109 10: Lands of the African Diaspora 119 11: Sub-Saharan & African Diasporic Magical Community 133 Part 4: India & Southeast Asia 139 12: Hinduism 141 13: Buddhism 149 14: Indian & Southeast Asian Magical Community 159 Part 5: East Asia 165 15: China 167 16: Mongolia & the Korean Peninsula 183 17: Japan 197 18: East Asian Magical Community 213 Part 6: Oceania 221 19: New Guinea & Aboriginal Australia 223 20: Polynesia 235 21: Oceanic Magical Community 247 Part 7: The Americas 253 22: Latin America 255 23: Native North America 275 24: American Magical Community 289 End of the Line 297 Bibliography 301 Index 335

Tomás Prower is the award-winning Latinx author of books on multicultural magic and mysticism, including Queer Magic and Morbid Magic. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he previously served as the cultural liaison between France, the United States, and various nations of South America, which allowed him to live and work all over the Western Hemisphere, including Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Tijuana, Reno, Las Vegas, and the Amazon jungle. Tomás is also a licensed mortuary professional and former External Relations Director of the American Red Cross. He currently lives in his hometown of Los Angeles, California. Visit him at TomasPrower.com.

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