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Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594776822
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-07-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 superstitions in stories from the Middle Ages Monsters, werewolves, witches, and fairies remain a strong presence in our stories and dreams. But as Claude Lecouteux shows, their roots go far deeper than their appearance in medieval folklore; they are survivors of a much older belief system that predates Christianity and was widespread over Western Europe. Through his extensive analysis of Germano-Scandinavian legends, as well as those from other areas of Europe, Lecouteux has uncovered an almost forgotten religious concept: that every individual owns three souls and that one of these souls, the Double, can—in animal or human form—leave the physical body while in sleep or a trance, journey where it chooses, then reenter its physical body. While there were many who experienced this phenomenon involuntarily, there were others—those who attracted the unwelcome persecution of the Church—who were able to provoke it at will: witches. In a thorough excavation of the medieval soul, Claude Lecouteux reveals the origin and significance of this belief in the Double, and follows its transforming features through the ages. He shows that far from being fantasy or vague superstition, fairies, witches, and werewolves all testify to a consistent ancient vision of our world and the world beyond.

Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scottish Fairy Belief

Author : Lizanne Henderson
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 9781862321908
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Fairy Belief written by Lizanne Henderson and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2001 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authorities told folk what they ought to believe, but what did they really believe? Throughout Scottish history, people have believed in fairies. They were a part of everyday life, as real as the sunrise, and as incontrovertible as the existence of God. While fairy belief was only a fragment of a much larger complex, the implications of studying this belief tradition are potentially vast, revealing some understanding of the worldview of the people of past centuries. This book, the first modern study of the subject, examines the history and nature of fairy belief, the major themes and motifs, the demonising attack upon the tradition, and the attempted reinstatement of the reality of fairies at the end of the seventeenth century, as well as their place in ballads and in Scottish literature.

Open graves, open minds

Author : Sam George
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526102161
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Open graves, open minds written by Sam George and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of interconnected essays relates the Undead in literature, art and other media to questions concerning gender, race, genre, technology, consumption and social change. A coherent narrative follows Enlightenment studies of the vampire's origins in folklore and folk panics, the sources of vampire fiction, through Romantic incarnations in Byron and Polidori to Le Fanu's Carmilla. Further essays discuss the Undead in the context of Dracula, fin-de-siècle decadence, Nazi Germany and early cinematic treatments. The rise of the sympathetic vampire is charted from Coppola's film, Bram Stoker's Dracula, to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twilight. More recent manifestations in novels, TV, Goth subculture, young adult fiction and cinema are dealt with in discussions of True Blood, The Vampire Diaries and much more. Featuring distinguished contributors, including a prominent novelist, and aimed at interdisciplinary scholars or postgraduate students, it will also appeal to aficionados of creative writing and Undead enthusiasts. www.opengravesopenminds.com

Demonology and Witchcraft

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473342899
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Demonology and Witchcraft written by Walter Scott and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Sir Walter Scott’s letters to his son-in-law, publisher J. G. Lockhart, divulging his extensive knowledge on the subject of paranormal events, including substantial notes on demonology and witchcraft. This volume features ten letters from the famous Scottish historian Sir Walter Scott, addressed to his publisher and son-in-law, J. G. Lockhart. First published in 1830, this collection demonstrates Scott’s thorough knowledge on demonology and witchcraft via his informal, conversational tone, making the book an accessible guide for beginners in paranormal study. The contents include: - Origin of the General Opinions Respecting Demonology Among Mankind - The Belief In the Immortality of the Soul Is the Main Inducement to Credit Its Occasional Re-Appearance - The Philosophical Objections to the Apparition of an Abstract Spirit Little Understood by the Vulgar and Ignorant

Witches, Wit and a Werewolf

Author : Jeanne B. Hardendorff
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9780397315420
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Witches, Wit and a Werewolf written by Jeanne B. Hardendorff and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 1971 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dancing with Witches

Author : Lois Bourne
Publisher : Robert Hale
ISBN 13 : 9780709080749
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Dancing with Witches written by Lois Bourne and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witchcraft is as old as time but few really know what it consists of beyond magic, spells, and enchantment. As this insightful volume reveals, witchcraft above all is the renewal of an ancient tradition. It describes the practices of the religion and features many witches who offer unique knowledge of the occult and mystical worlds. The experiences of the author, a leader of a coven of witches who follow the Old Religion and close associate of the revolutionary wicca Gerald Gardner, as well as her unique experiences in voodoo and obeah round off this essential guide to contemporary witchcraft.

Born at Midnight

Author : C. C. Hunter
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 9781429965828
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (658 download)

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Download or read book Born at Midnight written by C. C. Hunter and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Shadow Falls, nestled deep in the woods of a town called Fallen... Kylie Galen has never felt normal. One night she finds herself at the wrong party, with the wrong people, and it changes her life forever. Her mother ships her off to Shadow Falls—a camp for troubled teens—but within hours of arriving, it becomes clear that her fellow campers aren't "troubled." Here at Shadow Falls, vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, witches and fairies train side by side—learning to harness their powers, control their magic, and live in the normal world. They insist Kylie is one of them, and that she was brought to Shadow Falls for a reason. As if life wasn't complicated enough, enter Derek and Lucas. Derek's a half Fae who's determined to be her boyfriend, and Lucas is a brooding werewolf with whom Kylie shares a secret past. Both Derek and Lucas couldn't be more different, but they both have a powerful hold on her heart. Even though Kylie is uncertain about everything, she starts to realize that Shadow Falls is exactly where she belongs... Don't miss this spectacular, New York Times bestselling, young adult paranormal romance series from C. C. Hunter! Born at Midnight will steal your heart and haunt your dreams.

Mysteries of the Werewolf

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1644110792
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Mysteries of the Werewolf written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Examines werewolf tales and stories from early Greece, Scandinavia, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, China, and Japan, as well as legends of other shapeshifting creatures such as were-tigers, were-jackals, and were-caribou • Looks at the various ways people become werewolves, including pacts with the devil, magic, and spells, and explores ways to identify, escape, and do away with werewolves • Includes the trial records from medieval Europe for individuals who were tried on suspicion of being werewolves and the personal records of people whose spouses could shapeshift into wolves An animal both mythical and real, a terrifying predator and the villain in many a fairytale, the wolf has haunted the human imagination since prehistoric times. Even more disturbing is the possibility that some individuals can change into wolves. These werewolves, or lycanthropes, are able to divest themselves of their human nature and transform into enemies that are all the more dangerous as no one knows who they are. Means of protecting oneself from this beast have been a concern for people since Classical Antiquity, and werewolf legends offer both fascinating tales of horror as well as advice for thwarting these creatures or breaking the werewolf curse. In this exploration of werewolf folktales, legends, and historical accounts, Claude Lecouteux examines werewolf beliefs and stories from early Greece to the post-medieval age, including the beliefs of the Norse and tales from France, Germany, Eastern Europe, China, and Japan. The author includes the trial records from medieval Europe for individuals who were tried on suspicion of being werewolves and the personal records of people whose spouses could shapeshift into wolves. He investigates the nature of the werewolf, how it can act as the double or lead to out-of-body experiences, and its counterparts in other parts of the world such as were-tigers, were-jackals, and even were-caribou in the Inuit regions of North America. Lecouteux also looks at the various ways people become werewolves, including pacts with the devil and spells, and explores ways to identify, escape, and do away with werewolves. Sharing werewolf mysteries from around the world, Lecouteux shows that by studying the legends of the werewolf we also gain insight into the psyche and ancient imagination of humanity.

Phantom Armies of the Night

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 159477806X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Phantom Armies of the Night written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 belief was an integral part of the pagan worldview and was thus employed by the church to spread Christian doctrine • Reveals how the secret societies of medieval Europe reenacted these ghostly processions for soul travel and prophecies of impending death Once upon a time a phenomenon existed in medieval Europe that continuously fueled 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 bizarre procession of demons, giants, hounds, ladies of the night, soldiers, and knights, some covered in blood and others carrying their heads beneath their arms. This was the Wild or Infernal Hunt, the host of the damned, the phantom army of the night--a theme that still inspires poets, writers, and painters to this day. Millennia older than Christianity, this pagan belief was employed by the church to spread their doctrine, with the shapeshifters' and giants of the pagan nightly processions becoming sinners led by demons seeking out unwary souls to add to their retinues. Myth or legend, it represents a belief that has deep roots in Europe, particularly Celtic and Scandinavian countries. The first scholar to fully examine this myth in each of its myriad forms, Claude Lecouteux strips away the Christian gloss and shows how the Wild Hunt was an integral part of the pagan worldview and the structure of their societies. Additionally, he looks at how secret societies of medieval Europe reenacted these ghostly processions through cult rituals culminating in masquerades and carnival-like cavalcades often associated with astral doubles, visions of the afterlife, belief in multiple souls, and prophecies of impending death. He reveals how the nearly infinite variations of this myth are a still living, evolving tradition that offers us a window into the world in which our ancestors lived.

Faeries

Author : David Larkin
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553346342
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (533 download)

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Download or read book Faeries written by David Larkin and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1978 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by David Larkin. Two talented artists explore the world of faeries in myths, legends, and folklore.

Demons and Spirits of the Land

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620554003
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Demons and Spirits of the Land written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 negotiate with the local spirits and ensure their permission before building on new land • Shows how these beliefs carried through to modern times, especially in architecture 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 causing landslides, avalanches, and floods. They both feared and respected these entities, knowing the importance of appeasing them for safe travel and a prosperous homestead. Exploring medieval stories, folk traditions, spiritual place names, and pagan rituals of home building and site selection, Claude Lecouteux reveals the multitude of spirits and entities that once inhabited the land before modern civilization repressed them into desert solitude, impenetrable forests, and inaccessible mountains. He explains how, to our ancestors, enclosing a space was a sacred act. Specific rites had to be performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure proper placement and protection of a new building. These land spirits often became the household spirit, taking up residence in a new building in exchange for permission to build on their territory. Lecouteux explores Arthurian legends, folk tales, and mythology for evidence of the untamed spirits of the wilderness, such as giants, dragons, and demons, and examines the rites and ceremonies used to gain their good will. Lecouteux reveals how, despite outright Church suppression, belief in these spirits carried through to modern times and was a primary influence on architecture, an influence still visible in today’s buildings. The author also shows how our ancestors’ concern for respecting nature is increasingly relevant in today’s world.

Vicious Circle

Author : Linda Robertson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9781439163634
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Vicious Circle written by Linda Robertson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Of Goblins and Gold

Author : Emma Hamm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733558235
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Of Goblins and Gold written by Emma Hamm and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save her sister, she must beat a goblin at his own game... Freya knows the sound of goblin bells. She knows to move to the side of the road and let them pass. Never buy any of their wares. And above all else, never make a deal with the monstrous beasts. But when her sister takes a necklace and is kidnapped, Freya knows there is no other choice. She must journey to the realm of the fae where the Goblin King himself has stolen her sister. Once there, she must perform four tasks to save the only family she has left. The Goblin King won't make this easy, however. He always seems one step ahead of her. To defeat him, she'll have to put everything on the line. Even her heart. Fan of Sarah J. Maas and Ursula K. Le Guin will be left guessing at every turn! Scroll up and one click to get tricked by the fae right alongside Freya in this Labyrinth-inspired fantasy today!

A Writer's Guide to Fairies, Witches, and Vampires

Author : Ty Hulse
Publisher : Nook Press
ISBN 13 : 9781538057612
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (576 download)

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Download or read book A Writer's Guide to Fairies, Witches, and Vampires written by Ty Hulse and published by Nook Press. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the emotions, personalities, and motivations of the most compelling characters in Fairy Tales. Fairies are some of the most compelling characters in fairy tales, yet few people understand them. From fairy refugees to blood thirsty vampires this book takes you on a journey to discover what drove these characters, where they came from, and what they wanted. Using folk belief and lore to explore the first fantasy stories, which are likely far stranger and more astounding than you ever imagined, this book will help you to understand; Who fairies such as Rumpelstiltskin, The Seven Dwarfs, and Cinderella's 'Godmother' were, where they came from, and what they wanted. What drove vampires to slaughter tens of millions of people, What compelled witches to act both good and evil so that people, both feared and loved them, And much, much more..

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

Author : Kim Harrison
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061567310
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book The Good, the Bad, and the Undead written by Kim Harrison and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a tough life for witch Rachel Morgan, sexy, independent bounty hunter, prowlng the darkest shadows of downtown Cincinnati for criminal creatures of the night. She can handle the leather-clad vamps and even tangle with a cunning demon or two. But a serial killer who feeds on the experts in the most dangerous kind of black magic is definitely pushing the limits. Confronting an ancient, implacable evil is more than just child's play—and this time, Rachel will be lucky to escape with her very soul.

Wolves And Roses

Author : Christina Bauer
Publisher : Monster House Books
ISBN 13 : 1945723068
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Wolves And Roses written by Christina Bauer and published by Monster House Books. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fairy tale retelling with a twist! Seventeen-year-old Bryar Rose has a problem. She’s descended from one of the three magical races—shifters, fairies, or witches. That makes her one of the Magicorum, and Magicorum always follow a fairy tale life template. In Bryar’s case, that template should be Sleeping Beauty. Should being the key word. Trouble is, Bryar is nowhere near the sleeping beauty life template. Not even close. She doesn’t like birds or woodland creatures. She can’t sing. And she certainly can’t stand Prince Philpot, the so-called “His Highness of Hedge Funds” that her aunties want her to marry. Even worse, Bryar’s having recurring dreams of a bad boy hottie and is obsessed with finding papyri from ancient Egypt. What’s up with that? All Bryar wants is to attend a regular high school with normal humans and forget all about shifters, fairies, witches, and the curse that Colonel Mallory the Magnificent placed on her. And she might be able to do just that--if only she can just keep her head down until her eighteenth birthday when the spell that’s ruined her life goes buh-bye. But that plan gets turned upside down when Bryar Rose meets Knox, the bad boy who’s literally from her dreams. Knox is a powerful werewolf, and his presence in her life changes everything, and not just because he makes her knees turn into Jell-O. If Bryar can’t figure out who—or what—she really is, it might cost both her and Knox their lives… as well as jeopardize the very nature of magic itself. Perfect for readers who love young adult books with romance, action, adventure, and one-of-a-kind world building. Magicorum characters KNOW they’re stuck in a fairy tale life template… and struggle with the role of fantasy and magic in their future. Fairy Tales of the Magicorum Series Modern fairy tales with sass, action and romance 1. Wolves and Roses 2. Moonlight and Midtown 3. Shifters and Glyphs 4. Slippers and Thieves 5. Bandits and Ball Gowns 6. Fire and Cinder 7. Fairies and Frosting 8. Towers and Tithes 9. Mirrors and Mysteries