How far would you go to obtain esoteric knowledge? Read about the "Devil of the Lesser Quarter" whose inner shrine was in the library of the Prague university where I used to teach.
I'm Czech, even though a long time expat, and never knew this fascinating piece of my country's occult history, thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!
There was also the path of Emmanuel Swedenborg, who travelled to Heaven and Hell. Possibly one of the greatest to ever come out of Northern Europe. He was also greatly admired by Jorge Luis Borges who defended him against claims of insanity: https://swedenborgsociety.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/borges-swedenborg-mysticism/
Great piece, Melinda!!
I'm Czech, even though a long time expat, and never knew this fascinating piece of my country's occult history, thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!
Stardust, I'm sure you'll enjoy the film with Michal Kern and also Polaček's book if you want to know more about JAS>
There was also the path of Emmanuel Swedenborg, who travelled to Heaven and Hell. Possibly one of the greatest to ever come out of Northern Europe. He was also greatly admired by Jorge Luis Borges who defended him against claims of insanity: https://swedenborgsociety.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/borges-swedenborg-mysticism/
This is so well done and very interesting!
This is wild! Thank you for this fascinating historical excursus.