Deep Dip: 'LILITH,' by George MacDonald

About this episode

The episode explores George MacDonald's 1895 novel 'LILITH' and its themes related to the astral realm.

Crowley describes George MacDonald’s 1895 novel LILITH as “A good introduction to the Astral”, and cites it amongst the works of fiction included in the reading curriculum for A∴A∴ and O.T.O. Michael and I will dip into the dreamlike netherworld of this late-Victorian fantasy novel.

People in this episode

Host: Darren White

Guest: Michael

Topics covered

• literature
• fantasy
• Victorian era
• astral projection
• dream analysis

Keywords

• LILITH
• George MacDonald
• astral
• Victorian fantasy
• dreamlike netherworld

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: LILITH

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