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The magic of obelisks

by Peter Tompkins

This volume explores the significance, purpose, and construction of ancient Egyptian obelisks. It analyses their mystical associations and examines the historical decipherment of hieroglyphics.

Accession 15952 ISBN 0060148993 Publisher Harper & Row
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Tompkins explores the entire history of human association with obelisks; the many theories about them and their magical and physical properties; the adventures encountered in engineering & moving 300-ton monoliths; their association with sexual rites and the hermetic wisdom of ancient Egypt; and their suspected influence on and connection with many secret societies and historic figures including Freemasons, Knights Templar, Rosicrucians, Illuminati, Ficinio, Pico, Bruno, Kircher, Cagliostro, St Germain & Crowley. -- goodreads.com

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