Nightmare

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
Cover of the book Nightmare by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe, Orion Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe ISBN: 9781473203808
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Publication: August 28, 2014
Imprint: Gateway Language: English
Author: Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
ISBN: 9781473203808
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication: August 28, 2014
Imprint: Gateway
Language: English

The modern mind usually associates witchcraft with the middle ages. We think of witches as Shakespeare depicted them in Macbeth. We see them as secret, black and midnight hags, doing a deed without a name. We close our eyes and immediately the vision of a cauldron filled with foul ingredients appears before us; here are the fenny snake, adder's fork, wool of bat, scale of dragon and tooth of wolf.

But this does not go far enough back. There was witchcraft in the world long before medieval times. The Witch of Endor who practiced her strange arts in the reign of King Saul is familiar to all students of the Old Testament. The writings of Homer abound with references to witchcraft and sorcery. The very earliest human societies had witch doctors, medicine men, shamans and priests of the black art.

Perhaps so ancient and widespread a cult has some basis in fact. There are powers beyond science. Ancient occult laws will still hold good. It is not wise to cross the path of a being whose age is measured in centuries and whose dark powers can alter the stars in their courses.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The modern mind usually associates witchcraft with the middle ages. We think of witches as Shakespeare depicted them in Macbeth. We see them as secret, black and midnight hags, doing a deed without a name. We close our eyes and immediately the vision of a cauldron filled with foul ingredients appears before us; here are the fenny snake, adder's fork, wool of bat, scale of dragon and tooth of wolf.

But this does not go far enough back. There was witchcraft in the world long before medieval times. The Witch of Endor who practiced her strange arts in the reign of King Saul is familiar to all students of the Old Testament. The writings of Homer abound with references to witchcraft and sorcery. The very earliest human societies had witch doctors, medicine men, shamans and priests of the black art.

Perhaps so ancient and widespread a cult has some basis in fact. There are powers beyond science. Ancient occult laws will still hold good. It is not wise to cross the path of a being whose age is measured in centuries and whose dark powers can alter the stars in their courses.

More books from Orion Publishing Group

Cover of the book The Three Taps by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book Hydrosphere by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Right Instrument For Your Child by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Great Philosophers: Voltaire by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book A Family For Christmas by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book Waking Hell by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Misbegotten by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Twilight of Briareus by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Causeway by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book Murder with Love by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Castle Omnibus by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book Butterfly Brain by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book An Ornament to His Profession by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book Supernatural Stories featuring Sands of Eternity by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
Cover of the book The Evening of the World by Lionel Fanthorpe, Leo Brett, Patricia Fanthorpe
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy