The Book of Faeries: A Guide to the World of Elves, Pixies, Goblins and Other Magic Spirits - Hardcover

Melville, Francis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764154575 ISBN 13: 9780764154577

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Here's a charming and inspirational guide to the history and folklore surrounding faeries, and an examination of the meanings that these mythic beings have acquired in many cultures. Tradition defines faeries according to different general categories, which include nature spirits, helpers, tricksters and seducers, and angelic faeries. The author summarizes the long history of faery lore, and explains how we can develop our intuitive powers and perceive the faery realm, which he claims truly exists in the universe. He goes on to describe more than 50 faeries, including: Nymphs, nature spirits, favored by the ancient Greeks and found in places of natural beauty, Elves, revered in Anglo-Saxon lore as guardians of woods, mountains, and wild places, Jack Frost, a playful spirit of cold regions who nips at children's fingers and toes, Brownies, worker spirits attracted to industrious households, and said to bring luck, Puck, a mischievous sprite made famous by Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Leprechauns, the memorable faery pranksters of Irish folklore, Genies, the celebrated wonder workers of Arabian folklore. The author also offers recipes for "faery ointments" said to help us see faeries, rituals to attract beneficial faeries to home or garden, and faery herb lore for healing and making magic charms. More than 130 enchanting, full-color illustrations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764154575
• ISBN 13: 9780764154577
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128