Dictionary of mysticism and the esoteric traditions, edited by Nevill Drury. A revised edition of Dictionary of mysticism and the occult, 1985. Brief definitions or descriptions of occult terms, movements, personalities, gods, goddesses, etc. A good quick reference tool. Based on two classic works, Encyclopedia of occultism by Lewis Spence and Encyclopedia of occult sciences by Nandor Fodor.
Coverage includes UFOs, famous personalities, Marian apparitions and more.
The particular strength of this source is its coverage of personalities, current and historical, who have in any way been associated with the supernatural. Includes an extensive bibliography and appendix of schools offering courses in parapsychology. Frazer, James George, Sir. This abridged edition is shelved in the Main Reading Room along with a 1951 edition of the original 12-volume classic work which traces the origins of magic, superstition and religion. The abridged edition claims to eliminate and correct errors in the original edition.