Ann Davies (occultist)
American occultist and successor to Paul Foster Case.
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Ann Davies was an American occultist who succeeded Paul Foster Case as the leader of the Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.). She is known for her writings on Qabalah, tarot, and meditation, and for expanding the school's curriculum.
Quick Facts
- Born
- October 28, 1912
- Died
- June 9, 1975
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Occupation
- Occultist
- Organization
- Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.)
- Role
- Prolocutor General
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Published works
Davies authored a Monograph on Principles of Health and Diet, which applies Qabalistic views to physical well-being. The B.O.T.A. website lists her further lectures and monographs on Qabalah, occult tarot, meditation, and astrology.
Did You Know?
- Davies was an aspiring dancer before being crippled by illness.
- She practiced Buddhism before meeting Paul Foster Case.
- Her B.O.T.A. obituary gives her birth date as October 28, 1912.
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