Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-09-18
Mått:178 x 254 x 22 mm
Vikt:748 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:McFarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias
Antal sidor:428
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786471119

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Theresa Bane, a professional vampirologist, has appeared on numerous podcasts, television, and radio shows for her expertise on the undead and is the author of other books on unusual phenomena. She lives in Staunton, Virginia.

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“meticulously researched”—Booklist; “more than 2,000 individual fairies and species of fairy from around the world and across time, as well as helpful entries on the phenomenon as observed in various geographic areas. Well done. For writers, mythologists, and fairy tale lovers and scholars in high school, public, and academic libraries”—Library Journal; “recommended”—ARBA; “very thorough...easy to follow and understand. Everything in the book is factual and confirmed...recommend”—Reference Reviews.