An Encyclopaedia of Occultism

From Abracadabra to the Zohar: the classic 1920 reference to every occult science, seance trick, demon, alchemist and secret society — 2,000+ entries, all here.

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Vampire

(Russian Vampir, South Russian upuir, probably from the root pi, to drink, with the prefix va, or av.) Α dead person who returns in spirit…

Vanga

The unenrolled members of the Ndembo Secret Society of the Lower Congo. Varley, Cromwell: A distinguished electrician and fellow of the…

Vaudoux

(See West Indian Islands.) Vaughan, Diana: Authoress of Memories of an ex-Palladist in which she states that she was a member of a Satanist…

Vaulderie

A connection with the Satanic powers, so called from Robinet de Vaulse, a hermit, one of the first persons accused of the crime. In 1453…

Vehm-Gerichte

A secret tribunal which during the Middle Ages exercised a peculiar jurisdiction in Germany and especially in Westphalia. Its origin is…

Veleda

A prophetess among the ancient Germans, of whom Tacitus says: "She exercises a great authority, for women have been held here from the most…

Veltis

An evil spirit who assaulted St. Margaret but was overcome by her. On being asked by St. Margaret who he was and whence he came, he…

Verdelet

A demon of the second order, master of ceremonies at the infernal court. He is charged with the transport of witches to the Sabbath. He…

Vervain

A sacred herb with which the altars of Jupiter were sprinkled. Water containing vervain was also sprinkled in houses to cast out evil…

Viedma

Russian name for a witch. (See Slavs.) Vila, The: Vili were nymphs who frequented the forests that clothe the bases of the Eastern Alps…

Viliorjaci

(See Slavs.) Villanova, Arnold de: Arnold de Villanova was a physician by profession, and is reported to have been something of a…

Visions

(From Latin visus, p.p. of videre, to see.) The appearance to mortals of supernatural persons, or scenes. Of great frequency in early and…

Vana Vasin – Vile

(See India.) (See Flying Dutchman.)

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