Category: Debunking Myths: A Critical Look at Occult Beliefs

Origins of Occult Myths

Where Occult Myths Actually Come From Most occult myths did not descend from a hidden lineage of adepts. They were invented, translated incorrectly, copied from forgeries, or grafted onto older traditions during distinct historical moments. The “ancient wisdom” framing belongs more to the Renaissance and the nineteenth century than to antiquity itself, and the receipts […]