Witches wizards seers healers myths tales

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Seers, healers, shamans, sorcerers and witches appear in many traditions of the world, from the Baba Yaga of Eastern Europe to Bokwewa, the humpback magician of the Chippewa, from Merlin to the fox witches of Japan. Druids and wizards appear in many forms, good and diabolical, all explored here in epic tales of legend and myth.

In the West we tend to think of witches in terms of the witch trials, when fear, ignorance and religious fervour brought the poor to heel, and fostered suspicion of those who dared to be different, or knowledgeable, or independent of mind. Witches and wizards are often associated with pre-Christian societies, Celtic in particular, (and therefore popular in tales of fantasy), but the nature of their wisdom can be found in so many fascinating cultures across the world.

Ancient societies, particularly where natural religions with many gods abound, often highlight the power of an elder, or a seer, a healer or a wise friend. Tales of wizards and witches reach across traditions as folk try to explain natural phenomena and engage with the world around them. Those who understood the properties of healing in plants, or could make a prediction of weather events to rescue crops, became worshipped as elders, as keepers of knowledge.

In tribal African societies, Polynesian cultures and East Asian traditions there are tales of those with great knowledge who are often described as witches or wizards. The Baba Yaga of Eastern Europe, Bokwewa, the humpback magician of the Chippewa, Merlin and Morgana la Faye of Arthurian Legend and the fox witches of Japan are but a few of the many examples. Some work for good, others with ill-intent, but all become the focus of folkloric legend, collected here in this new book of myths and tales.

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Gods & Monsters Myths & Tales

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Ancient gods and their foes monsters and demons make for great adventures from the norse aesir and the pantheon of mighty greek deities to the gods of the earth and the sky in pacific legends most of the great traditions are featured here with monsters galore from the great wolf fenrir to the c Op voorraad. Voor 23:59 besteld, morgen in huis .. MEER INFO

Celtic Myths & Tales

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The mythic invasions of ireland the mystical kingdoms warriors giants creatures of the underworld and magic these are the fantastic ingredients of celtic legend they told their own stories in the ancient way by word of mouth we understand the traditions of these proud people through the reco Op voorraad. Voor 23:59 besteld, morgen in huis .. MEER INFO

Norse Myths & Tales

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Lively stark and formidable the imagery of norse mythology storms through this classic collection the fierce glory of odin thor frey loki and their fellow gods of asgard shines here with all the great adventures from yggdrasil the tree of life to ragnarok each viking legend is riven with Op voorraad. Voor 23:59 besteld, morgen in huis .. MEER INFO

Taal: en

Bindwijze: Hardcover

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 21 oktober 2020

Aantal pagina's: 480

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: Various

Hoofduitgeverij: Flame Tree Publishing

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 153 mm

Product hoogte: 36 mm

Product lengte: 234 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 155 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 44 mm

Verpakking lengte: 235 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 792 g

EAN: 9781839642364

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