Morbid Magic

Book excerpt: Written with a mix of reverence, approachability, and deadpan wit by an actual mortician, Morbid Magic is the first multi-cultural guide to death spirituality and traditions from all over the world and from different historical eras. Discover the lore and magic of death, both on the physical and spiritual planes. Explore hands-on activities, spells, and prayers that will open your eyes to others' practices. Enjoy personal stories and anecdotes from modern people from a variety of cultures and religions. This fascinating book makes death a more approachable topic, and it helps you understand and utilize the profound wisdom of cultures around the globe. From Judaism in the Middle East to shamanism in East Asia, Morbid Magic presents an amazing, in-depth look at how the world deals with death.