The Origins Of Wizards Witches And Fairies

Author : Simon Webb
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781399000086

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The Origins of Wizards, Witches and Fairies by Simon Webb Pdf

“Webb takes what we know about these magical beings via pop culture and explores their origins and how their respective images have changed over time.” —The Portalist This book tells the fascinating story of the origin of our ideas about wizards, witches, and fairies. We all have a clear mental image of the pointed hats worn by such individuals, which are based upon actual headgear dating back 3,000 years to the Bronze Age. Carefully sifting through old legends, archaeological evidence, and modern research in genetics, Simon Webb shows us how our notions about fairies and elves, together with human workers of magic, have evolved over the centuries. This exploration of folklore, backed by the latest scientific findings, will present readers with the image of a lost world; the one used as the archetype for fantasy adventures from The Lord of the Rings to Game of Thrones. In the process, the real nature of wizards will be revealed, and their connection with the earliest European cultures thoroughly documented. After reading this book, nobody will ever be able to view Gandalf the wizard in the same light and even old fairy tales such as “Beauty and the Beast” will take on a richer and deeper meaning. In short, our perception of wizards, witches and fairies will be altered forever.

Author : Brendan Lehane
Publisher : Time Life Education
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0809452049

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Wizards and Witches by Brendan Lehane Pdf

Tells the stories of witches, enchanters, and sorcerers, and discusses legends and folklore concerning Merlin, Nostradamus, and magic

Author : John Patience
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Dragons
ISBN : 071051221X

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Witches, Wizards and Magical People by John Patience Pdf

A collection of exciting stories to carry you away to a land of Magic and Enchantment.

Author : H. F. Galloway
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493175857

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The Wizard and the Fairy Princess by H. F. Galloway Pdf

A human is accidently transported back to an enchanted world where fairies live, and he begins to acquire magical powers, eventually becoming a wizard. At the same time, a fairy egg is hatched using a special technique by unicorns. They take the newborn with them, raising her to be a humble lady and a fierce warrior. The Lady of the Lake brings them together to challenge the evil witch queen and her minions.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0635002671

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Good Magic, Spells, Potions and More from History, Literature & Make-Believe by Carole Marsh Pdf

Experience the Magic! From Myths and legends of ancient times to the present, the wonders of magic have kept us enthralled! Journey through this book of magic and find out about the origins of magic and how it affected people's lives. Learn about alchemy, snake charming and fortune-telling. Were charms, amulets and spells really magical? Discover mysterious creatures like Yeti, the Thunderbird and sea serpents. Want to have students learn magic? It's in the book. What do Merlin, Houdini, Walt Disney and David Copperfield hall have in common? It's MAGIC! MAGIC! MAGIC! You could blame Harry Potter, but kids have always been enthralled and enchanted with Make-Believe and Magic. It's OK! Now is the time for them to explore the silly spells, tongue-twirling secret passwords, and all that 'open sesame!' stuff. It's fun, fascinating, and great for their imaginative writing skills.

Author : Francis Young
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781009330336

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Twilight of the Godlings by Francis Young Pdf

Throughout the recorded history of Britain, belief in earthbound spirits presiding over nature, the home and human destiny has been a feature of successive cultures. From the localised deities of Britannia to the Anglo-Saxons' elves and the fairies of late medieval England, Britain's godlings have populated a shadowy, secretive realm of ritual and belief running parallel to authorised religion. Twilight of the Godlings delves deep into the elusive history of these supernatural beings, tracing their evolution from the pre-Roman Iron Age to the end of the Middle Ages. Arguing that accreted cultural assumptions must be cast aside in order to understand the godlings – including the cherished idea that these folkloric creatures are the decayed remnants of pagan gods and goddesses – this bold, revisionist book traces Britain's 'small gods' to a popular religiosity influenced by classical learning. It offers an exciting new way of grasping the island's most mysterious mythical inhabitants.

Author : Godfried Bomans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : LCCN:gb69007352

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The Wily Wizard and the Wicked Witch, and Other Weird Stories by Godfried Bomans Pdf

Twenty four original fairy tales that draw upon the witches, wizards, spells, satanic pacts, dwarfs, dragons, and trickery used in traditional tales.

Author : Rebecca-Anne C. Do Rozario
Publisher : Springer
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783319911014

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Fashion in the Fairy Tale Tradition by Rebecca-Anne C. Do Rozario Pdf

This book is a journey through the fairy-tale wardrobe, explaining how the mercurial nature of fashion has shaped and transformed the Western fairy-tale tradition. Many of fairy tale’s most iconic images are items of dress: the glass slippers, the red capes, the gowns shining like the sun, and the red shoes. The material cultures from which these items have been conjured reveal the histories of patronage, political intrigue, class privilege, and sexual politics behind the most famous fairy tales. The book not only reveals the sartorial truths behind Cinderella’s lost slippers, but reveals the networks of female power woven into fairy tale itself.

Author : Gillian Osband
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Witchcraft
ISBN : 0434980250

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My Favorite Book of Witches & Wizards by Gillian Osband Pdf

Take twelve exciting stories about witches and wizards, culled from traditional folk tales around the world. Add a few verses and songs about sorcerers and the like. Sprinkle on some magic words and spells, and blend in details of real-life magicians and witchcraft through the ages. Then decorate with lots of weird and wonderful illustrations, full of things that go bump in the night. Mix well- and you have the magical brew of fact and fiction.

Author : Eva Montanari
Publisher : Gwasg y Bwthyn
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1909958271

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Witches and Fairies by Eva Montanari Pdf

Author : Jack Zipes
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780691153384

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The Irresistible Fairy Tale by Jack Zipes Pdf

Drawing on cognitive science, evolutionary theory, anthropology, psychology, literary theory, and other fields, Zipes presents a nuanced argument about how fairy tales originated in ancient oral cultures, how they evolved through the rise of literary culture and print, and much more.

Author : Rosemary Guiley
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 9781604136302

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Fairies by Rosemary Guiley Pdf

Fairies are among the most popular figures in mythology and folklore as stories about them exist in almost every culture around the world. Appearing under many guises from the familiar tiny, winged people to balls of light, fairies are often portrayed as spiteful and mischievous. Though often associated with childhood interests, fairies are celebrated by people of all ages through stories, songs, dances, and festivals. ""Fairies"" explains the folklore and mythology of fairies, but it also presents fairies as real beings who exist in their own realm and have genuine interactions with human beings. Some people believe it is possible to see fairies, and simple techniques for opening up this enchanted realm are described. The book also looks at major fairy hoaxes and frauds and examines the connections between fairies and the UFO phenomenon. The chapters include: The Mysterious Origins of Fairies; Where Fairies Live; Fairy Powers; Bad Fairies; Changeling; and, How to See Fairies.

Author : Jack Zipes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135853952

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The Enchanted Screen by Jack Zipes Pdf

The Enchanted Screen: The Unknown History of Fairy-Tale Films offers readers a long overdue, comprehensive look at the rich history of fairy tales and their influence on film, complete with the inclusion of an extensive filmography compiled by the author. With this book, Jack Zipes not only looks at the extensive, illustrious life of fairy tales and cinema, but he also reminds us that, decades before Walt Disney made his mark on the genre, fairy tales were central to the birth of cinema as a medium, as they offered cheap, copyright-free material that could easily engage audiences not only though their familiarity but also through their dazzling special effects. Since the story of fairy tales on film stretches far beyond Disney, this book, therefore, discusses a broad range of films silent, English and non-English, animation, live-action, puppetry, woodcut, montage (Jim Henson), cartoon, and digital. Zipes, thus, gives his readers an in depth look into the special relationship between fairy tales and cinema, and guides us through this vast array of films by tracing the adaptations of major fairy tales like "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Peter Pan," and many more, from their earliest cinematic appearances to today. Full of insight into some of our most beloved films and stories, and boldly illustrated with numerous film stills, The Enchanted Screen, is essential reading for film buffs and fans of the fairy tale alike.

Author : John Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617842825

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Wizards And Witches by John Hamilton Pdf

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.

Author : Walter Yeeling Evans-Wentz
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038362922

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The Fairy-faith in Celtic Countries by Walter Yeeling Evans-Wentz Pdf

In this study, which is first of all a folk-lore study, we pursue principally an anthropo-psychological method of interpreting the Celtic belief in fairies, though we do not hesitate now and then to call in the aid of philology; and we make good use of the evidence offered by mythologies, religions, metaphysics, and physical sciences.