Magie is een beladen term. Wat is magie eigenlijk? Werkt magie? Als het werkt, hoe werkt het dan? Wat is de echte geschiedenis en essentie van de Europese hekserij? Magus onthult een authentiek speelveld van de magie en verklaart daarbij de 'spelregels'. Met ca. 160 illustraties.
Exploring the intersection of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Nordic cultures, this compendium catalogs the enigmatic spirit beings from regions like Ireland, England, and Scandinavia. It delves into the diverse folklore that features semi-aquatic creatures like Brook-horses and iconic entities such as Leprechauns and Trolls. Each area boasts unique ghostly figures, with England showcasing Fairies and ghost dogs, while Iceland and Scandinavia highlight fully materialized spirits like Draugr. The book highlights the rich tapestry of mythologies that have evolved through cultural exchanges.
228 descriptions - Germany, Austria, Alpine regions, Switzerland, Netherlands, Flanders, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Jewish influences
Exploring the rich tapestry of spirit beings in Central Europe, this compendium delves into the diverse folklore of German-speaking regions, the Low Countries, the Baltic, and Finland. It highlights the influence of Ashkenazi Jewish traditions and the integration of nature-spirits, field-spirits, and various Alpine creatures into local culture. The text examines agricultural rites involving spirits, the significance of forest and water beings, and the presence of ghostly animals and household spirits, showcasing a vibrant landscape of myth and belief.
Focusing on the Outer Main Belt Asteroids, this book offers a comprehensive catalog of 104 astrological interpretations related to Trojans, Hilda, Cybele, and other celestial bodies such as Neptune and Mars Trojans. It delves into the astrological significance of these groups and their influence on personal and collective experiences, providing insights for astrology enthusiasts and practitioners alike.
270 descriptions - France, Brittany, Wallonia, Portugal, Italy, South Tyrol, Malta, Greece, Spain - Basque Country, Asturias, Catalonia, Cantabria, Galicia, Valencia
Exploring a vast geographical scope from Wallonia to Greece, this compendium presents a rich tapestry of European spirit beings. It highlights a variety of folklore figures, including the Basque nature-spirits, Spanish Duendes, and Celtic pranksters. Notable are the eerie Breton creatures like the Ankou and Yan-gant-y-tan, alongside the more whimsical Italian Folletti. The collection also delves into various dwarf-spirits, seductive spring beings, and the Incubus-Succubus, revealing connections to ancient Greek mythology and showcasing the diversity of European folklore.
Exploring the astrological significance of 50 crucial Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs), this book delves into the unique attributes and influences of celestial bodies such as Albion, Logos, and Varda. Each TNO is analyzed for its potential impact on personality and life events, providing insights into the cosmic connections that shape our experiences. The work highlights the mythology and symbolism associated with these distant objects, making it a valuable resource for astrology enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of the universe's hidden forces.
Leading you into a new astrological dimension, Benjamin Adamah discusses the fascinating astrological meaning of 85 Centaurs and Centaur related asteroids like Scattered Disc Objects (SDOs), Damocloids, retrograde Asteroids and (ex-)Comets. Invaluable for a true understanding of complex people, as well as monitoring actual Zeitgeist-issues.
Compendium 3 of the Spirit Beings in European Folklore-series offers an overview of the mysterious, sometimes beautiful and often shadowy entities of the Slavic countries, the Balkans, the Carpathians, Albania, Georgia, and the Turkish and Romani peoples. Many types of Vampires and vampiric Revenants are included - in their original state and purged of later applied disinformation. The undead are prominent in the folklore of Eastern Europe and Albania. Also typical are farm- and household-spirits such as the Domovoy, water-spirits and forest demons like the Russian Leshy, the Chuhaister, or the evil Polish Belt, who like the Ukrainian Blud, leads travelers off their path until they are lost in the deepest part of the forest. Unique is the Russian Bannik or spirit of the bathhouse. Amongst the Slavs, some 'demons', like the Boginka for example, originally belonged to the pre-Christian pantheon. Eastern Europe, in contrast to its returning dead, is rich in seductive female spirits such as the Romanian Iele, the Russian Russalka, the Vila of the Eastern and Southern Slavs and the Bulgarian Samodiva. Via the Balkans, Greek influences entered Slavic culture, while there are also spirits that intersect Germanic and Nordic folklore. Compendium 3 discusses 255 spirit beings in detail, including their alternative names, with additional references to related or subordinate beings and a unique selection of illustrations.