Magical Justice

I recieved these from an uncle as a gift as a child in the 80s and they opened my mind up to other worlds that I could only wish to be a part of. All children need myths and legends. They are a part of being human and expose us to the frailties in the world. I still love them and treasure them and will pass down all of them to my daughter.

The topic of this book is cosmic justice and the Code. Simply put, the ancient Code stated that when the land was ruled by native kindness, decency, and common sense then the whole population would prosper. However, when kings, nobles, merchants, and just neighbors behaved badly and selfishly, then the whole land would suffer in turn. Not only that, but supernatural powers would be raised to punish the wicked and set all things right once again. It was the same basic story in all times and places, from Mesopotamia and Palestine, to Greece and Rome, to China and Japan. Wickedness, selfishness and greed would always be punished- the common people would be protected or avenged. Nowhere was it ever taught that "greed is good." Those kingdoms and civilizations that ignored this timeless lesson lost their prosperity and suffered disaster after disaster until they were destroyed.... The agents that dispensed this justice came in many forms: spirits, gods, daemons, jinn, and angels. Sometimes they were benevolent wizards, sages, and holy men. No matter what their form, they were all servants of the mighty machine of cosmic justice. This is a handsomely designed hardcover with gilt printing on the cover, a full color insert of King Midas, and marbled end papers. Both the type setting and illustrations are first rate.This is an excellent gift book for lovers of justice and cosmic order.