Including over 3000 cross-referenced entries from the prehistoric to the contemporary, this unique dictionary is an invaluable reference to the mystical and esoteric traditions. It includes biographies of leading figures in the field, such as astrologer Evangeline Adams and the prophet Zarathustra, and also offers a fascinating look at esoteric religious texts such as "The Egyptian Book of the Dead," "The Dead Sea Scrolls," and the "Zohar," revealing both human and divine characters from the great legends and myths of the world.