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“The true nature of the gods is that of magical images shaped out of the astral plane by mankind's thought, and influenced by the mind.”

Quote by Dion Fortune

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Dion Fortune was a British author and occultist known for her works in metaphysics, the occult, and esoteric Christianity. A prominent figure in the Theosophical Movement, she founded the Fraternity of the Rosy Cross, influencing the New Age movement through her writings. more

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