{"product_id":"geosophia-the-argo-of-magic-by-jake-stratton-kent","title":"Geosophia: The Argo of Magic by Jake Stratton-Kent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ffd6b3-4814-83eb-96cd-e6d560971f8e-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ffd6b3-4814-83eb-96cd-e6d560971f8e-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ffd6b3-4814-83eb-96cd-e6d560971f8e-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a5be621b-1351-4a2f-9a41-733ff0b1e920\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eGeosophia\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as Stratton-Kent’s masterwork and the second volume in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eEncyclopædia Goetica\u003c\/strong\u003e. Across two substantial volumes, the author traces the evolution of Western magic from ancient Greek religious practice through the Greek Magical Papyri and \u003cem data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"366\"\u003ePicatrix\u003c\/em\u003e, into the later grimoire tradition. The book reveals the necromantic and chthonic foundations underlying goetic ritual and reframes grimoires as living descendants of ancient underworld cult practice rather than medieval superstition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a3g21i\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eWhat the book explores\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcres3\" data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eThe underworld journey as the mythic structure behind goetic practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a4pxc1\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eNecromancy in Greek religion, mystery cults, and hero myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"okob09\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eThe role of the Sibyls, Hades, and chthonic deities in magical tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ab7c9y\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eConnections between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGreek Magical Papyri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePicatrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and later European grimoires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ihhfwu\" data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eArgonaut mythology as a key to understanding magical initiation and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s9ngkz\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003ePractical implications for modern goetic and necromantic work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eStratton-Kent demonstrates a continuous thread of practice linking pre-Olympian cults, classical necromancy, astrological magic, and the grimoires used by contemporary practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q7867k\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eEdition details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnumvh\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003ePaperback — £45 (Unlimited)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6t5dr3\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003ePrinted on 90 gsm paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11y2owo\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e8vo (234 × 156 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lol8eh\" data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e352 + 336 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e across two volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16cg3qt\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e8 colour plates, maps, tables, seals, and diagrams throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1733\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA scholarly yet practical text that redefines the roots of Western magic and equips modern practitioners with historical depth and applicable methods drawn from the oldest layers of the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Medici Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53923049636181,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8420\/0021\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8eff74b3-5d16-435f-b93f-58ba4a407f46.jpg?v=1778720322","url":"https:\/\/www.medicibooks.com\/products\/geosophia-the-argo-of-magic-by-jake-stratton-kent","provider":"Medici Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}