Renaissance Magic
Renaissance humanism (15th and 16th century) saw a resurgence in hermeticism and Neo-Platonic varieties of ceremonial magic.
Read more about Renaissance Magic: Artes Magicae, Renaissance Occultism, Baroque Period, List of Authors
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