Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses

Hardback

Main Details

Title Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Judika Illes
SeriesWitchcraft & Spells
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:1072
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 187
ISBN/Barcode 9780061350245
ClassificationsDewey:133.44
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperOne
Publication Date 5 February 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

Enter the World of Spirits! The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover: * The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes) * How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit * How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves * The mythological and historical events associated with specific spirits * The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spirits The Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire, and delight.

Author Biography

Judika Illes' introduction to magic and mysticism was at 6 years old. She became a professional tarot card reader in 1988, became certified inaromatherapy in 1999, was a tutor at the Australasian College of Herbal Studies, and has taught multi-cultural studies, world mythology, tarot and magic to children and adults. She lives in Los Angeles.