Geosophia: The Argo of Magic (Volumes I & II)

Author: Jake Stratton‑Kent
Format: Two‑Volume Set (Hardcover, Standard, Paperback, Digital editions available)
Pages: ~352 pp + ~336 pp (complete two‑volume set)
Publisher: Scarlet Imprint / Bibliothèque Rouge
Genre: Occult, Esoterica, Western Magic, Goetica

Description:
Geosophia: The Argo of Magic is the landmark two‑volume work by acclaimed occult author Jake Stratton‑Kent, forming part of his Encyclopædia Goetica series. These volumes trace the evolution of Western ritual magic from ancient Greek mystical traditions through to the later grimoires, revealing the deep chthonic and necromantic roots of goetic practice. Rather than starting with later systems such as Kabbalah or Solomonic magick, Geosophia journeys into pre‑Olympian cults, Greek magical papyri, and seminal texts like Picatrix, offering a fresh mythic and historical framework that connects ancient rites to later tradition.

Written for serious students of Western occultism, this work combines scholarly commentary, detailed analysis, and practical insights. It illuminates overlooked sources, provides biographies of gods and heroes from the magical tradition, and explores ritual frameworks that inform modern magickal practice. Whether you’re a historian, practitioner, or collector, this two‑volume set is considered a cornerstone of 21st‑century grimoire studies.

Highlights:

• A comprehensive two‑volume exploration of the development of magic from ancient Greece to traditional grimoires.

• Deep dive into the necromantic and chthonic foundations of goetic ritual practice.

• Richly illustrated with colour plates, maps, tables, seals, and indexes (depending on edition).

• Merges scholarly history with occult praxis to support both study and magical theory.

• Essential reference for practitioners of ceremonial magic, goetia, and Western esotericism.

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