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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 133 EAN: 9781843402404 ISBN: 1843402408 Label: Sterling Manufacturer: Sterling Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: April 23, 2002 Publisher: Sterling Studio: Sterling Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: For hundreds of years, fairies have enchanted imaginations, stirred awe and fear, and inspired a treasure trove of wonderful stories. Filled with hundreds of exquisite illustrations, this comprehensive directory provides a global, multi-ethnic, multicultural overview of fairies large and small, from tree spirits to winged sprites. Nearly 3,000 entries, arranged alphabetically from the South African Abatwa to the German Zwerge, offer glimpses into other worlds and times. There are creatures from Celtic and Scandinavian traditions, Greek and Norse mythology, Native American culture, the Far East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and more--all cross-referenced so it's easy to explore the themes that span the globe. An extensive introduction examines the origins of fairy folklore and provides general background on common beliefs. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Illustrated Encyclopedia of FairiesThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fairies very good reference book Rating:  - a magical experienceTHIS BOOK WILL TAKE YOU INTO THE REALM OF FAIRIES BUT, WATCH OUT YOU DON'T WANT TO BE WONDERING TO MUCH, IT YOU WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THIS MAGICAL BEINGS YOU MUST DO IT WITH LOVE AND RESPECT. Rating: - Very comprehensiveI have had this book for some time and I find that I take it down often when I am researching anything to do with fairies. I find the information very accurate, and I have yet to try to look up something that isn't there. My grandchildren also like me to tell them about the various fairies, and look at all the wonderful pictures. I note that the previous review accuses Ms Franklin of turning Celtic goddesses into fairies, but I think she might find that it was, in fact, the Irish and the Scots who ... Read More Rating: - Beautiful Artwork , some questionable informationI got given this book by my partner and I do like it very much. The only negative thing I can say about this is that Anna turned many of the Celtic Goddesses into Fairies. That peeved me a little but I suppose I interpreate them as Goddesses but not everyone would. Great book if you love the fae folk. Rating: - The Best!I bought this book when it first came out in the UK. I have been fascinated by fairies all my life and I really wanted a book that dealt with true fairy mythology, rather than children's fairy stories of the Peter Pan variety. This book brings togther fairy legends and lore from all over the globe and I was forced to think about fairies in a new light. Not all fairies are good, and not all fairies are pretty, but oh, don't they all have a fascination for us! I have never seen such a big dictionary ... Read More 
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