THE OCCULT SCIENCES. 



Gospels, and passed the iiiglit upon his knees before the tomb. After three 

 days of fasting and prayer, he opened the holy books, and lighted only upon 



Figs. 157 to 160. Fantastic Forms aud Figures seen in the Sky in the Sixteenth Century. 

 Fac-sin'.ile of Ancient Designs. 



passages which foreboded evil. He left the basilica in despair, and soon 

 afterwards perished miserably. 



The origin of magic had been religious fervour carried to excess, for 



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