Encyclopedia entry provides a history of these charms and talismans and details the magical properties often associated with them.

Features a profile of the metaphysical ideas derived Plato's teachings. Notes prominent neoplatonic ideas and theologians.

Journal from the Society for the Study of Myth and Tradition explores the world's wisdom traditions and investigates the search for meaning.

Offers a brief description of the worship of the phallus, as it is found in many religions.

Guide to lesser-known religions looks at the beliefs behind various primal religions, as well as the Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Egyptian myths.

Find out about sun worship among the ancient tribes, including the Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Native Americans and the Persians.