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Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe *; Explores the legends and origins of …
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 …
Tales and Legends of the Devil
Explores the many forms and abilities of the devil in stories from around the world*; Draws on folk traditions from all over Europe, including Transylvanian Romania, Bulgaria, …
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 …
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 …
Mysteries of the Far North
Sharing his extensive and meticulous research, Jacques Privat reveals that the Vikings were in Greenland, its neighbouring islands, and the eastern shores of Canada long before …
Phantom Armies of the Night
An exploration of the many forms of the ancient myth of the Wild Hunt and its influence in pagan and early Christian Europe *; Recounts the myriad variations of this legend, from …
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 …
Hidden History of Elves and Dwarfs
A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people *; Explores the pagan roots of dwarfs and elves and their evolution in …
Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells
A comprehensive handbook of more than 1,000 magical words, phrases, symbols, and secret alphabets *; Explains the origins, derivatives, and practical usage of each word, phrase, …
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 …
Mysteries of the Far North
Presents evidence of early Norse settlement in Greenland and North America*; Explores in depth how Greenland and its surroundings were inhabited for nearly 5 centuries by two …