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Phantom Armies of the Night
The Wild Hunt and the Ghostly Processions of the Undead
Häftad, 2011
285 kr
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Once upon a time a phenomenon existed in medieval Europe that continuously fuelled local lore: during the long winter nights a strange and unknown troop could be heard passing outside over the land or through the air. Anyone caught by surprise in the open fields or depths of the woods would see a …
Demons and Spirits of the Land
Ancestral Lore and Practices
Häftad, 2015
186 kr
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Our pagan ancestors knew that every forest has brownies and fairies, every spring its lady, and every river malevolent beings in its depths. They told tales of giants in the hills, dragons in the lakes, marshes swarming with will-o'-the-wisps, and demons and wild folk in the mountains who enjoyed …
Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies
Shapeshifters and Astral Doubles in the Middle Ages
Häftad, 2003
166 kr
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Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul• Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body• Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and …
Book of Grimoires
The Secret Grammar of Magic
Häftad, 2013
171 kr
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Grimoires began simply as quick-reference "grammar books" for sorcerers, magicians, and priests before evolving into comprehensive guides to magic, complete with spell-casting rituals, magical alphabets, and instructions to create amulets and talismans. With the advent of the printing press, some …
Wild Hunt
The Ghostly Processions of the Undead
Inbunden, 2026
349 kr
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Europe’s most enduring supernatural procession and its meaning for ancestral, spiritual, and cultural traditions• Describes the origins and evolution of the Wild Hunt across pagan, Christian, and folk traditions, revealing its role in death and fertility rituals• Reveals how spectral armies, female …
Pagan Book of the Dead
Ancestral Visions of the Afterlife and Other Worlds
Häftad, 2020
250 kr
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An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors • Examines how ancient European cultures viewed the beyond, including the Blessed Isles of early Greek and Celtic faith, the Hebrew Sheol, Hades from Homer’s Odyssey, Hel and Valhalla of the Norse, …
Tales and Legends of the Devil
The Many Guises of the Primal Shapeshifter
Av Claude Lecouteux, Corinne Lecouteux
Inbunden, 2023
304 kr
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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 Christianity. In some traditions the devil is sinister and cunning, while others portray him as an oaf who can easily be …
Secret History of Vampires
Their Multiple Forms and Hidden Purposes
E-bok, 2010
133 kr
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A look at the forgotten ancestors of the modern-day vampire, many of which have very different characteristics • Looks at the many ancestoral forms of the modern vampire, including shroud eaters, appesarts, and stafi • Presents evidence for the reality of this phenomenon from pre-19th-century …
Travels to the Otherworld and Other Fantastic Realms
Medieval Journeys into the Beyond
Av Claude Lecouteux, Claude Lecouteux m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
313 kr
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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’ accounts of voyages into the afterlife, alarming creatures of unparalleled strangeness, encounters with doppelgangers and …
Lapidary of Sacred Stones
Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources
E-bok, 2012
352 kr
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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 familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a …
Return of the Dead
Ghosts, Ancestors, and the Transparent Veil of the Pagan Mind
E-bok, 2009
142 kr
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How the ghost stories of pagan times reveal the seamless union existing between the world of the living and the afterlife • Demonstrates how Medieval Christianity transformed the more corporeal ghost encountered in pagan cultures with the disembodied form known today • Explains how the returning …
Tradition of Household Spirits
Ancestral Lore and Practices
Häftad, 2013
276 kr
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Why do we hang horseshoes for good luck or place wreaths on our doors? Why does the groom carry his new bride over the threshold? These customs represent the last vestiges from a long, rich history of honoring the spirits of our homes. They show that a house is more than a building: it is a living …
Demons and Spirits of the Land
Ancestral Lore and Practices
E-bok, 2015
182 kr
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An exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good will • Explores medieval stories and folk traditions of brownies, fairies, giants, dragons, will-o’-the-wisps, and demons • Explains the specific rites performed to …
Lapidary of Sacred Stones
Their Magical and Medicinal Powers Based on the Earliest Sources
Inbunden, 2012
219 kr
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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 familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a …
Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies
Shapeshifters and Astral Doubles in the Middle Ages
E-bok, 2003
199 kr
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Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul • Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body • Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and …
Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses
From Pagan Folklore to Modern Manifestations
E-bok, 2012
156 kr
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What poltergeist accounts through the ages reveal about our own worldviews • Provides a wide array of case studies from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval Europe to the modern world • Explores the relationship between poltergeists and troubled adolescence • Looks beneath the Christian adulteration …
Phantom Armies of the Night
The Wild Hunt and the Ghostly Processions of the Undead
E-bok, 2011
146 kr
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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 Cursed Huntsman and King Herla to phantom armies and vast processions of sinners and demons • Explains how this …
Tradition of Household Spirits
Ancestral Lore and Practices
E-bok, 2013
199 kr
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Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitants • Shares many tales of house spirits, from cajoling the local land spirit into becoming one’s house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed by mischievous house elves • …
Book of Grimoires
The Secret Grammar of Magic
E-bok, 2013
186 kr
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An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few surviving grimoires • Includes spells, talisman formulations, and secret magical alphabets reproduced from the author’s private collection of grimoires, with instructions for their use • Explains the basic …
High Magic of Talismans and Amulets
Tradition and Craft
Inbunden, 2014
313 kr
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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 with protective powers. Drawing on his private collection of medieval manuscripts as well as his privileged access to …
High Magic of Talismans and Amulets
Tradition and Craft
E-bok, 2014
266 kr
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A comprehensive study of the use of talismans and amulets in the Western Mystery Tradition • Provides an in-depth look at the medieval and Renaissance use of amulets and talismans, including the work of Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher • Provides a full summary of the magical …
Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells
From Abraxas to Zoar
E-bok, 2015
261 kr
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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, and spell as well as how they can be combined for custom spells • Based on the magical traditions of Europe, Greece, and …
Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
Inbunden, 2016
347 kr
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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 and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia, Claude …
Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
E-bok, 2016
261 kr
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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 well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings …
Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing
Inbunden, 2017
392 kr
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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 explores ancient beliefs about curses and other evil spells and about devils, demons, and ghosts• Includes spells from the …
Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing
E-bok, 2017
266 kr
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An in-depth collection of ancient spells and magic practices drawn from rare and newly discovered texts • 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 explores ancient …
Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology
Charms, Rites, and Magical Traditions of the Roma
E-bok, 2018
248 kr
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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 traditions of the gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors, and tree spirits • Examines the three …
Hidden History of Elves and Dwarfs
Avatars of Invisible Realms
E-bok, 2018
213 kr
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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 myth and literature • Reveals the role the church played in changing them from fearless, shape-shifting warriors with …
Travels to the Otherworld and Other Fantastic Realms
Medieval Journeys into the Beyond
Av Corinne Lecouteux, Claude Lecouteux
E-bok, 2020
248 kr
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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’ accounts of voyages into the afterlife, alarming creatures of unparalleled strangeness, encounters with doppelgangers and …
Pagan Book of the Dead
Ancestral Visions of the Afterlife and Other Worlds
E-bok, 2020
222 kr
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An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors • Examines how ancient European cultures viewed the beyond, including the Blessed Isles of early Greek and Celtic faith, the Hebrew Sheol , Hades from Homer’s Odyssey , Hel and Valhalla of the Norse, …
