Hausgeister!

Household Spirits of German Folklore

AvFlorian Schäfer,Janin Pisarek

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

"Hausgeister! is as creepy as it is beautiful. Informative and fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem." — BROM Enter the world of ancient Germany where household spirits once held sway and linger within the tales that we know and love today. The household spirits of German folklore inhabit the pages of this book just as they settled the homesteads of ancient Germany. Belief in these creatures was ubiquitous and shaped daily life for the German people for centuries. The legends of these creatures, first shared orally and later written down and compiled, most famously by the Brothers Grimm, has shifted and changed through the tides of time. Now, in the 21st century, a team of three German creators have set themselves the mission of bringing these creatures back from oblivious references and foggy recollections to the international public. Domestic dragons and wild women, Kobolds and Wichtel are portrayed through the lens of narrative and mythological research showing their regional peculiarities within German folktales. Each creature is brought to life as a detailed sculpture in original size, based on historical descriptions and beautifully photographed in Germany, in the landscape that these creatures might once have walked. A new, spectacular approach that combines both art and cultural studies in an innovative way. Hausgiester!: Household Spirits of German Folklore is now available as part of Eye of Newt’s specialty series, Wool of Bat, which is focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world. Freshly translated into English this book presents an authentic compilation of the knowledge and nature of the mysterious creatures that one (and perhaps still do) roam houses, castles, and farms in German-speaking countries. Original quotes from regional legends and guest contributions from various academic researchers complement this extraordinary compilation, which will delight both lovers of fairy tales and those interested in mythology and cultural history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-07-25
Mått:292 x 203 x 25 mm
Vikt:2 200 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Wool of Bat
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:Eye of Newt Books
Medarbetare:Hannah Gritsch
ISBN:9781777791810

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Mer om författaren

Florian Schäfer Florian is the driving force behind Forgotten Creatures. The biologist has been fascinated by the sagas and fairy tales of his homeland since childhood. In his artistic work he combines his knowledge of anatomy and ecology, as well as his in-depth knowledge of cultural science. In this way Florian creates unique creatures and spirits that give us insight into our own cultural past.Janin Pisarek Janin is a folklorist, she is responsible for the technical quality control at Forgotten Creatures. She studied folklore, cultural history, and educational science at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. Her thesis on wolves and werewolves in oral stories and German folk belief, including the current return of the wolf, received the Special Promotion Prize from the Märchenstiftung Walter Kahn.Hannah Gritsch Hannah is a communication designer with a focus on photography and graphic design. With her unique style, Hannah manages to breathe life into Florian’s sculptures in a fascinating way. She is the designated contact person for all graphical and aesthetical issues and supports the project with her experience in the advertising industry.

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"Hausgeister! is as creepy as it is beautiful. Informative and fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem." — BROM

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsForeword: NEW by Owen DaviesWelcome: A journey of discovery into the world of fairy tales and legends Chapter 1: Past And Present A short history of house spirits House spirits as an object of narrative researchChapter 2: House Spirits The Kobold The Wichtel The Drak The Holzfräulein The Geldmännlein Chapter 3: Wrapping Up – Insights Into The Science Tobias Janouschek: Of Lares and Penates – Honouring household deities in the Roman Empire Professor Tobias Gärtner: Textual and archaeological sources for beliefs in house spirits in the medieval period Professor Rudolf Simek: Large trolls, small trolls, house spiritsBurkhard Kling: Die Irishen Elfenmaerchen of the Brothers Grimm Janin Pisarek: The Changeling – A fiend in the cradleEberhard Bauer: Spooks and ghostly apparitions of the past and presentChapter 4: In The Myth Studio – A Glimpse Behind The Scenes Chapter 5: What Remains? A Summary BibliographyAcknowledgements