The Little Book of Magical Creatures

Barbara Stacy, Elizabeth Pepper

ISBN 10: 0977370399 / ISBN 13: 9780977370399

Published by Witches' Almanac, US, 2009

About this Item

From the mundane to the extraordinary, The Little Book of Magical Creatures catalogs over two dozen animals, including dragons, centaurs, owls, and salamanders. Discover the legend and lore of magical creatures in this extraordinary bestiary.Drawn from four main categories (fabulous, tame, wild, and magic storied), The Little Book of Magical Creatures contains some unexpected additions. For example, did you know that Greek myths associate the pig with purity and protection from evil spirits? Elizabeth Pepper and Barbara Stacy outline the origin of the animals, their mythological and magical significance, and their role in the popular imagination. Included are pictures and woodcuts of wild and fantastical creatures.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780977370399

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Little Book of Magical Creatures
• Publisher: Witches' Almanac, US
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977370399
• ISBN 13: 9780977370399
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

From the mundane to the extraordinary, The Little Book of Magical Creatures catalogs over two dozen animals, including dragons, centaurs, owls, and salamanders. Discover the legend and lore of magical creatures in this extraordinary bestiary.

Drawn from four main categories (fabulous, tame, wild, and magic storied), The Little Book of Magical Creatures contains some unexpected additions. For example, did you know that Greek myths associate the pig with purity and protection from evil spirits? Elizabeth Pepper and Barbara Stacy outline the origin of the animals, their mythological and magical significance, and their role in the popular imagination. Included are pictures and woodcuts of wild and fantastical creatures.

About the Author

Elizabeth Pepper was a well-known and respected member in the occult community, as well as the editor of The Witches' Almanac from the 1970's until her death in 2005.  

Barbara Stacy is a longtime freelance journalist and editor. She resides in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Judika Illes is a lifelong student, lover, and practitioner of the magical arts. She is the author of numerous books devoted to spells, spirits, and witchcraft, including the bestselling Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells and Encyclopedia of Spirits; as well as Pure Magic; Daily Magic; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft; Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, and Sages; and Magic When You Need It. She has been a professional tarot card reader for over three decades and is a certified aromatherapist. A native New Yorker, Judika teaches in the United States and internationally, live and virtually. Follow her on Instagram @judikailles and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorJudikaIlles/.