A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe‧ Explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figu
A comprehensive study of the use of talismans and amulets in the Western Mystery Tradition ‧ Provides an in-depth look at the medieval and Renaissance use of amulets and talismans, including the work
An in-depth collection of ancient spells and magic practices drawn from rare and newly discovered texts • Presents more than 600 magical prescriptions for healing and protection from both pagan and Ch
A comprehensive handbook of more than 1,000 magical words, phrases, symbols, and secret alphabets‧ Explains the origins, derivatives, and practical usage of each word, phrase, and spell as well as how
A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages ‧ Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such
A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom--gypsies--based on sources never before available in English • Presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the gypsi
