Magia sexualis :: sex, magic, and liberation in modern Western esotericism /
Sexuality and the occult arts have long been associated in the western imagination, but it was not until the nineteenth century that a large and sophisticated body of literature on sexual magic-the use of sex as a source of magical power-emerged. This book, the first history of western sexual magic...
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| Zusammenfassung: | Sexuality and the occult arts have long been associated in the western imagination, but it was not until the nineteenth century that a large and sophisticated body of literature on sexual magic-the use of sex as a source of magical power-emerged. This book, the first history of western sexual magic as a modern spiritual tradition, places these practices in the context of the larger discourse surrounding sexuality in American and European society over the last 150 years to discover how sexual magic was transformed from a terrifying medieval nightmare of heresy and social subversion into a moder. |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (xi, 336 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-329) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780520932883 0520932889 9786612359071 6612359072 |
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| contents | Introduction : sex magic, modernity, and the search for liberation -- The recurring nightmare, the elusive secret : historical and imaginary roots of sex magic in the Western tradition -- Sex power is God power : Paschal Beverly Randolph and the birth of sex magic in Victorian America -- The yoga of sex : Tantra, Kama sutra, and other exotic imports from the mysterious Orient -- The beast with two backs : Aleister Crowley and sex magick in late Victorian England -- The yoga of power : sex magic, Tantra, and fascism in twentieth-century Europe -- The Goddess and the great rite : sex magic and feminism in the neo-pagan revival -- The age of Satan : satanic sex and the Black Mass, from fantasy to reality -- Sexual chaos : chaos magic, cybersex, and religion for a postmodern age -- Conclusion : the lessons of King Lamus : religion, sexuality, and liberation in a "post-orgy" world. |
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| spelling | Urban, Hugh B., author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00039669 Magia sexualis : sex, magic, and liberation in modern Western esotericism / Hugh B. Urban. Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2006. 1 online resource (xi, 336 pages) : illustrations text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-329) and index. Introduction : sex magic, modernity, and the search for liberation -- The recurring nightmare, the elusive secret : historical and imaginary roots of sex magic in the Western tradition -- Sex power is God power : Paschal Beverly Randolph and the birth of sex magic in Victorian America -- The yoga of sex : Tantra, Kama sutra, and other exotic imports from the mysterious Orient -- The beast with two backs : Aleister Crowley and sex magick in late Victorian England -- The yoga of power : sex magic, Tantra, and fascism in twentieth-century Europe -- The Goddess and the great rite : sex magic and feminism in the neo-pagan revival -- The age of Satan : satanic sex and the Black Mass, from fantasy to reality -- Sexual chaos : chaos magic, cybersex, and religion for a postmodern age -- Conclusion : the lessons of King Lamus : religion, sexuality, and liberation in a "post-orgy" world. Sexuality and the occult arts have long been associated in the western imagination, but it was not until the nineteenth century that a large and sophisticated body of literature on sexual magic-the use of sex as a source of magical power-emerged. This book, the first history of western sexual magic as a modern spiritual tradition, places these practices in the context of the larger discourse surrounding sexuality in American and European society over the last 150 years to discover how sexual magic was transformed from a terrifying medieval nightmare of heresy and social subversion into a moder. Print version record. English. Sex Western countries Miscellanea History. Magic Western countries History. Liberty Miscellanea History. Sexualité Occident Miscellanées Histoire. Liberté Miscellanées Histoire. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Magick Studies. bisacsh BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Witchcraft & Wicca. bisacsh RELIGION Comparative Religion. bisacsh Magic fast Sex fast Western countries fast History fast has work: Magia sexualis (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCGxBGPmh4Rm9mCwyJtMCDC https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork Print version: Urban, Hugh B. Magia sexualis. Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2006 9780520247765 (DLC) 2006010715 (OCoLC)65407292 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=295149 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Urban, Hugh B. Magia sexualis : sex, magic, and liberation in modern Western esotericism / Introduction : sex magic, modernity, and the search for liberation -- The recurring nightmare, the elusive secret : historical and imaginary roots of sex magic in the Western tradition -- Sex power is God power : Paschal Beverly Randolph and the birth of sex magic in Victorian America -- The yoga of sex : Tantra, Kama sutra, and other exotic imports from the mysterious Orient -- The beast with two backs : Aleister Crowley and sex magick in late Victorian England -- The yoga of power : sex magic, Tantra, and fascism in twentieth-century Europe -- The Goddess and the great rite : sex magic and feminism in the neo-pagan revival -- The age of Satan : satanic sex and the Black Mass, from fantasy to reality -- Sexual chaos : chaos magic, cybersex, and religion for a postmodern age -- Conclusion : the lessons of King Lamus : religion, sexuality, and liberation in a "post-orgy" world. Sex Western countries Miscellanea History. Magic Western countries History. Liberty Miscellanea History. Sexualité Occident Miscellanées Histoire. Liberté Miscellanées Histoire. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Magick Studies. bisacsh BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Witchcraft & Wicca. bisacsh RELIGION Comparative Religion. bisacsh Magic fast Sex fast |
| title | Magia sexualis : sex, magic, and liberation in modern Western esotericism / |
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| title_full | Magia sexualis : sex, magic, and liberation in modern Western esotericism / Hugh B. Urban. |
| title_fullStr | Magia sexualis : sex, magic, and liberation in modern Western esotericism / Hugh B. Urban. |
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| topic | Sex Western countries Miscellanea History. Magic Western countries History. Liberty Miscellanea History. Sexualité Occident Miscellanées Histoire. Liberté Miscellanées Histoire. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Magick Studies. bisacsh BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Witchcraft & Wicca. bisacsh RELIGION Comparative Religion. bisacsh Magic fast Sex fast |
| topic_facet | Sex Western countries Miscellanea History. Magic Western countries History. Liberty Miscellanea History. Sexualité Occident Miscellanées Histoire. Liberté Miscellanées Histoire. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Magick Studies. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Witchcraft & Wicca. RELIGION Comparative Religion. Magic Sex Western countries History |
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