The Left-Hand Path of Magick: The Definitive Reference Guide to the History and Practice
About this ebook
In The Left-Hand Path of Magick, Dr. Angela Puca traces the Left-Hand Path (LHP) from its ancient origins to its modern expressions, explaining what it is, why it is associated with the left-hand direction, and how it has evolved over time. Deriving originally from ancient Tantra, the Left-Hand Path was brought to the West through the writings of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. Dr. Puca discusses many traditions that are part of the LHP spectrum:
- Theosophy
- Thelema and the work of Aleister Crowley
- Chaos magick
- Theistic and atheistic Satanism
- Luciferianism
- And more
Dr. Puca aims to illuminate this often-misunderstood realm by providing scholarly yet accessible coverage of its foundational theories, figures, and current expressions. Providing clear, objective information without advocating for any specific tradition, The Left-Hand Path of Magick invites readers to explore these complex and arcane schools of magick and develop their own informed understanding.
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About the author
Dr. Angela Puca holds a religious studies PhD from Leeds Trinity University, specializing in magic, esotericism, and Paganism. Her scholarly work is complemented by her active engagement with a broad audience through her online project, Angela’s Symposium, where she shares peer-reviewed knowledge in an engaging format.
She has published her doctoral research, Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism, with Brill and is coeditor of the forthcoming Pagan Religions in Five Minutes with Equinox.
