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Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells
From Abracadabra to the now famous spells of the Harry Potter series, magic words are no longer confined to the practices of pagans, alchemists, witches, and occultists. They have …
Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing
Presents more than 600 magical prescriptions for healing and protection from both pagan and Christian sources • Examines the practice of diagnosing illness through magic and …
Tales and Legends of the Devil
Explores the many forms and abilities of the devil in stories from around the world. The devil has many more guises than the cliché red boogeyman named Lucifer or Satan who haunts …
King Solomon the Magus
• Explores the schools of Solomonic magic around the world and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon • Examines Solomon’s …
Travels to the Otherworld and Other Fantastic Realms
A collection of tales from the Middle Ages that reveal voyages to Heaven and Hell, the realm of the Faery, mystical lands, and encounters with mythic beasts • Shares travelers’ …
Mysteries of the Werewolf
An exploration of werewolf beliefs and legends from Classical Antiquity to the post-medieval period• Examines werewolf tales and stories from early Greece, Scandinavia, France, …
Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology
A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom--gypsies--based on sources never before available in English • Presents the origin myths and magical …
The Hidden History of Elves and Dwarfs
A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people Most people are familiar with the popular image of elves as Santa’s …
The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets
The use of talismans and amulets stretches back nearly to the dawn of man, from everyday items magically prepared, such as horns or coins, to intricate and beautiful jewelry imbued …
Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe--spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England--include a broad range of mythical characters …
A Lapidary of Sacred Stones
A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages • Reveals the healing and magical virtues of …
Tales of Witchcraft and Wonder
A collection of tales from the Middle Ages focused on otherworldly powers, magical animals, miracles, demonic apparitions, and supernatural events • Offers commentary for each …