Esoteric Research

[jackofallgeeks]

So, here's the deal -- I have had aspirations of writing a novel-length story for quite some time now. Anyways, I think I've started to come into more of a solid concept, mostly because I've found a world in which to work in (I hesitate to say it's White Wolf's World of Darkness, specifically their Mage: The Ascension game, but it is). Anyways, toward this end, there's a number of things I'd like to learn a little bit more about, so I can apply them in a somewhat reasonable way in my story. If anyone out there could help me, either with internet sources, recommended books, or pieces of personal knowledge, that'd be grand. Specifically what I'm looking to find out more on is:

Kabbalah

Chaos Theory

Astrology

Colonial-era 'Witchcraft'

Celtic Mythology

Egyptian Religious Beliefs

And any odd bit of esoteric knowledge wouldn't be unappreciated. Thanks in advance.

Comments

[starlight1184.livejournal.com]

IF it is the Salem witch trials, and the like, that you are specifically interested in, the play "The Crucible" can give you a good feel for the era and the environment. It wouldn't be factual research, because Miller made up the entire story based on fact, (and based as well on the McCarthy hearings... History it seems, really does repeat itself)... but it gives a totally accurate feel for the time period and what was going on.

[jackofallgeeks.livejournal.com]

Now there's something I sould look into, just on principle... Of course, I'm not interested in fact, really, but more the mysticism and superstition behind and around the facts. After all, I'm looking to write a book of fiction. And I can definitely see the connection between he Witch Trials and the McCarthy Hearings -- funny how people never change, eh?