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The Mystery of the Grail: Initiation and Magic in the Quest for the Spirit
Julius Evola
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In this important study of the meaning of the Grail, one of Europe's greatest esoteric philosophers discloses the pre-Christian and initiatic sources of this symbolic motif that is so central to Western mythology and culture. He demonstrates how the main features of the legend are from an older tradition analogous to the great heroic sagas and cycles of the North, and that the Grail itself is a symbol of initiation. Evola uncovers the hidden meaning in the often surreal adventures of the knights who searched for the Grail, interpreting them as inner experiences and tests for the seeker. He also ... Read more
In this important study of the meaning of the Grail, one of Europe's greatest esoteric philosophers discloses the pre-Christian and initiatic sources of this symbolic motif that is so central to Western mythology and culture. He demonstrates how the main features of the legend are from an older tradition analogous to the great heroic sagas and cycles of the North, and that the Grail itself is a symbol of initiation. Evola uncovers the hidden meaning in the often surreal adventures of the knights who searched for the Grail, interpreting them as inner experiences and tests for the seeker. He also ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inner Traditions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9780892815739
SKU
V9780892815739
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About Julius Evola
Julius Evola (1898-1974) remains a controversial writer and exponent of the world of Tradition. Inner Traditions has also published his Revolt Against the Modern World, The Hermetic Tradition, The Yoga of Power, The Doctrine of Awakening, and Eros and the Mysteries of Love.
Reviews for The Mystery of the Grail: Initiation and Magic in the Quest for the Spirit
"Evola uses the bow, hitting his target with consummate accuracy and illuminating in a few words a whole area of thought hitherto unrecognized by most of us."
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