Alternative Belief Systems

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A new analytical perspective on stones and stone masters across Southeast Asia that extends and deepens the recent literature on animism. Stones an...

Manly P. Hall was a leading writer on the occult and the esoteric during the 20th century. His work, including the legendary Secret Teachings for A...