Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology
Theresa Bane
(Author)
Description
Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.
Product Details
Price
$47.94
Publisher
McFarland & Company
Publish Date
September 18, 2013
Pages
428
Dimensions
7.0 X 9.9 X 1.2 inches | 1.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780786471119
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About the Author
Theresa Bane, a professional vampirologist, has appeared on numerous podcasts, television, and radio shows for her expertise on the undead and is the author of other books on unusual phenomena. She lives in Staunton, Virginia.
Reviews
"meticulously researched"--Booklist; "more than 2,000 individual fairies and species of fairy from around the world and across time, as well as helpful entries on the phenomenon as observed in various geographic areas. Well done. For writers, mythologists, and fairy tale lovers and scholars in high school, public, and academic libraries"--Library Journal; "recommended"--ARBA; "very thorough...easy to follow and understand. Everything in the book is factual and confirmed...recommend"--Reference Reviews.
