""Biographia Antiquia"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the lives and writings of ancient and modern magi, cabalists, and philosophers, written by Francis Barrett. The book explores the lives and works of prominent figures from various traditions, including Egyptian, Chaldean, Grecian, and Roman, as well as those from the more recent eras of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It covers a wide range of topics, including alchemy, astrology,...