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The Sources of Occult Philosophy

Arnemancy

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Facts, Magic, and Pliny the Elder

This chapter covers various interesting facts and topics, including horses bred for a short lifespan, the belief that Pegasus is a bird, mice getting pregnant in the womb, and the unusual remedies for poison and gout. It then focuses on Pliny the Elder and his criticism of magic, discussing its practices and claims. The chapter concludes with a mention of Pliny's misidentification of a plant and its influence on the brewing industry.

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