Folklore Legends – serie

Tap into the magic all around you with Witchcraft, an illustrated guide to ancient potions, spells, chants, rituals, and incantations from around the world.Learn how to form a spirit circle with coven members, what instruments you need for your craft, special conjurations for each day of the week, and hundreds of crafty spells and potions that will allow you to:Banish headachesKeep your home safeEnvision your future spouseWin richesCommunicate with animalsConceive a childSummon the deadMake it snowSeparate loversKnow your futureAnd more!Spells are conveniently organized by purpose: safekeeping spells, healing spells and potions, spells against enemies, counter-spells, luck and fortune spells, love and matchmaking spells, weather and earth spells, spells to cast on animals, power spells, and communing with the dead.With stunning linoleum-cut illustrations by artist Melissa West that bring the magic of the past to life, this comprehensive compendium is also a delightful page-turner that’s full of unexpected treasures. Place it in a sacred place in your home—and make sure no enemies find it to access its inestimable powers!The Folklore Legends series summons the mythical, magical, and mysterious creatures of lore out of the shadows with in-depth explorations of their stories and histories. Featuring original, woodcut illustrations and tales both famous and forgotten, these display-worthy volumes reveal the common traits, cultural variations, and appearances of these legendary beings across time and around the world.The series includes: Vampires, Dragons, Werewolves, and Mermaids.

Rediscover the precursors to and the cultural and historical ancestors of the modern-day vampire—the most powerful of all the forms taken by the undead—in this hauntingly illustrated volume.The idea of a supernatural being with a never-ending, insatiable appetite for blood or human viscera has plagued the human mind for centuries, appearing in mythology and folklore from all corners of the world. Why were people of the past so concerned with such a creature? What worries and anxieties about human nature and existence could conjure up such a monster? What’s the true relationship between vampires and werewolves? Those of us in the present day are no less fascinated, taking these tales and reinventing and revitalizing them to embody our fears and desires in equal turn, ensuring that these undead beings will truly live on forever.Timed to the rekindling of vampire fascination sparked by director Robert Eggers’s classic reimagining Nosferatu (2024), Vampires explores the imagination, stories, and culture of these bloodthirsty creatures of the night by reintroducing the very first beliefs of vampires across a wide variety of cultures and geographic regions. Learn the history of your favorite monsters and their characteristics such as:Shroud Eaters: German vampires who feed on their burial shrouds, other corpses, psychic energy, and human fleshStrigoi: Medieval vampires from Slavic folklore. One story associated with them may have been the origin of vampires drinking blood from their victims’ throats.Jiangshi: An undead revenant from China. They are said to derive their supernatural powers from the moon, so are at their weakest during the day or on a new moon.Dhampirs: Monsters, or misunderstood? The children of vampires and humans, Balkan folklore suggests that dhampirs make the ideal vampire hunters, as they can eliminate vampires with any tools at their disposal.And more!Featuring intricate illustrations, this ghoulish handbook looks back to the folklore throughout the centuries of the undead. Find the vampires you never knew existed and reveal the history of the undead.The Folklore Legends series summons the mythical, magical, and mysterious creatures of lore out of the shadows with in-depth explorations of their stories and histories. Featuring original, woodcut illustrations and tales both famous and forgotten, these display-worthy volumes reveal the common traits, cultural variations, and appearances of these legendary beings across time and around the world.The series includes: Witchcraft, Dragons, Werewolves, and Mermaids.

Discover the ancient lore and cultural myths behind dragons - the world's most mysterious and ubiquitous creatures - in this stunningly illustrated handbook. For millennia, dragons have been considered real and appear in legends and myths across cultures and societies, including Central America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Why are these creatures so popular, and what do they reveal about human nature? Dragons offers a deep dive into the imaginative world of dragons, and explores their vivid lore and myths across a wide variety of cultures. Through detailed descriptions and original artwork, learn all about these mysterious and powerful creatures, including:Historical Tales and LegendsDragons in Ancient CulturesEuropean Dragon LoreAsian Dragon MythsAfrican and Polynesian DragonsDragon-Related Symbols And more!Featuring beautiful illustrations and detailed appendices of notable dragon sites around the world, this easy-to-use and informative handbook is perfect for fantasy enthusiasts and the dragon curious. From their appearance in ancient myths to contemporary fantasy works, discover how dragons have influenced human culture across the globe.

Discover the legends and lore behind the werewolf—one of the most enduring mythical monsters—in this gorgeously illustrated volume. Are you afraid of the big, bad wolf? From ancient folklore to modern popular culture, werewolves have both fascinated and frightened. From where did tales of this often misunderstood monster emerge? And how has the idea of werewolf transformation evolved over the centuries?Arriving just in time for director Robert Eggers’s next folklore masterpiece Werewulf (2026), Werewolves explores the historical origins of werewolf mythology, examining everything from early stories of werewolf curses across various cultures to their appearance in timeless fairy- and folktales. Featuring stunning wood-cut style illustrations and tea-stained pages, this book is the ultimate guide to lycanthropy. Discover what truly defines a werewolf, how the full moon and silver became integral to their lore, and how attitudes around these powerful creatures have shifted over time. This well-researched guide offers a deep dive into werewolf mythology, separating fact from fiction in an engaging way. Learn all about these captivating monsters, including:The transmogrification (or transformation) processAncient myths and legends of werewolvesPopular werewolves in literature and filmThe deep connection to vampiresAnd more!Whether you’re a werewolf enthusiast, on Team Vampire and want to understand your adversary better, a horror fanatic, or a lover of paranormal and supernatural fantasy, Werewolves is the perfect source for all your burning questions about these iconic creatures.The Folklore Legends series summons the mythical, magical, and mysterious creatures of lore out of the shadows with in-depth explorations of their stories and histories. Featuring original, woodcut illustrations and tales both famous and forgotten, these display-worthy volumes reveal the common traits, cultural variations, and appearances of these legendary beings across time and around the world.The series includes: Witchcraft, Vampires, Dragons, and Mermaids.