The Book of Faeries: A Guide to the World of Elves, Pixies, Goblins, and Other Magic Spirits
By Francis Melville.
Description
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 s...
ISBN(s)
0764154575, 9780764154577
