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“claude lecouteux”

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  • Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    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 figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings such as the Elf King, the Lorelei, the Perchten, dwarves, trolls, and giants• Draws upon a wealth of well ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Hidden History of Elves and Dwarfs

    Avatars of Invisible Realms

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people• Explores the pagan roots of dwarfs and elves and their evolution in myth and literature• Reveals the role the church played in changing them from fearless, shape-shifting warriors with magical powers into cheerful helpmates and cute garden gnomes• Traces their history from ancient Celtic ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • At the Borders of the Wondrous and Magical

    Nature Spirits, Shapeshifters, and the Undead in the Never-Ending Middle Ages

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    • Examines the esoteric side of texts and tales from the Middle Ages, including the enduring presence of haunted areas and power places and the roles of witches, house spirits, rune priests, shapeshifters, and the undead• Discusses the dividing line between magic and deviltry, as well as the significance of grimoires, bells, blacksmiths, storm callers, and more• Serves as a guide to a still ... Read more

    $33.99 CAD

  • The Tradition of Household Spirits

    Ancestral Lore and Practices

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitants• Shares many tales of house spirits, from cajoling the local land spirit into becoming one’s house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed by mischievous house elves• Explains the meaning behind door and window placement, house orientation, horsehead gables, the fireplace ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Wild Hunt

    The Ghostly Processions of the Undead

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    • Describes the origins and evolution of the Wild Hunt across pagan, Christian, and folk traditions, revealing its role in death and fertility rituals• Reveals how spectral armies, female spirits, and supernatural processions shaped European beliefs about the afterlife and the soul’s journey• Provides practical approaches for understanding the Wild Hunt’s significance in seasonal festivals, ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

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  • Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    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 Christian sources• Examines the practice of diagnosing illness through magic and explores ancient beliefs about curses and other evil spells and about devils, demons, and ghosts• Includes spells from the ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

  • The Pagan Book of the Dead

    Ancestral Visions of the Afterlife and Other Worlds

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors• Examines how ancient European cultures viewed the beyond, including the Blessed Isles of early Greek and Celtic faith, the Hebrew Sheol, Hades from Homer’s Odyssey, Hel and Valhalla of the Norse, and the Aralu of Babylon• Shows how medieval accounts of journeys into the Other World represent the ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • The Sorcerer's Scholar

    The High Magic and Spells of the Middle Ages

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    • Contains hardcover editions of Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing, and The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets in a collector’s slipcase• Analyzes more than 7,000 spells from the magical traditions of Europe and provides a comprehensive history of the use of talismans and amulets from the Middle Ages to todayThrough meticulous study ... Read more

    $64.99 CAD

  • The Secret History of Vampires

    Their Multiple Forms and Hidden Purposes

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    A look at the forgotten ancestors of the modern-day vampire, many of which have very different characteristics• Looks at the many ancestoral forms of the modern vampire, including shroud eaters, appesarts, and stafi• Presents evidence for the reality of this phenomenon from pre-19th-century newspaper articles and judicial recordsOf all forms taken by the undead, the vampire wields the most ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Demons and Spirits of the Land

    Ancestral Lore and Practices

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    An exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good will• Explores medieval stories and folk traditions of brownies, fairies, giants, dragons, will-o’-the-wisps, and demons• Explains the specific rites performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure their permission before building on new land• Shows how these ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Witches, Werewolves, and Fairies

    Shapeshifters and Astral Doubles in the Middle Ages

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    Reveals the true nature of medieval belief in the Double of the Soul• Demonstrates the survival of a pagan belief that each individual owns three souls, including a double that can journey outside the physical body• Explains the nature of death and the Other World hidden beneath the monsters and superstitions in stories from the Middle AgesMonsters, werewolves, witches, and fairies remain a strong ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells

    From Abraxas to Zoar

    by Claude Lecouteux ...
    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 they can be combined for custom spells• Based on the magical traditions of Europe, Greece, and Egypt and recently discovered one-of-a-kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany• Includes an ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD