Author: Kveldulf Gundarsson
Publisher: The Three Little Sisters
ISBN: 1959350072
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the history and religious significance of amulets, stones, runes and herbs found throughout Germanic and Teutonic cultures. Amulets is Gundarsson’s finest work on the subject, providing an immense depth of knowledge on each and every amulet uncovered, giving you all the historical information needed to create your very own piece of history.
Amulets, Stones & Herbs
Author: Kveldulf Gundarsson
Publisher: The Three Little Sisters
ISBN: 1959350072
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the history and religious significance of amulets, stones, runes and herbs found throughout Germanic and Teutonic cultures. Amulets is Gundarsson’s finest work on the subject, providing an immense depth of knowledge on each and every amulet uncovered, giving you all the historical information needed to create your very own piece of history.
Publisher: The Three Little Sisters
ISBN: 1959350072
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the history and religious significance of amulets, stones, runes and herbs found throughout Germanic and Teutonic cultures. Amulets is Gundarsson’s finest work on the subject, providing an immense depth of knowledge on each and every amulet uncovered, giving you all the historical information needed to create your very own piece of history.
The Modern Witch's Book of Herbs and Healing
Author: Sarah Lyddon Morrison
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
"The Modern Witch's Book Of Herbs And Healing" delves deep into the forces of nature to reveal these healthful secrets that all readers can use anytime, anywhere-from herbs to stones to amulets. These natural treatments help wipe out fatigue and the malaise which can visit us at any time.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
"The Modern Witch's Book Of Herbs And Healing" delves deep into the forces of nature to reveal these healthful secrets that all readers can use anytime, anywhere-from herbs to stones to amulets. These natural treatments help wipe out fatigue and the malaise which can visit us at any time.
The Complete Book of Amulets & Talismans
Author: Migene González-Wippler
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9780875422879
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Examine the infinite variety of charms and fetishes found in every civilization, from the distant past to the present. Learn the entire history of these tools, their geography, how they are part of each man and woman's search for connection with spiritual forces, and how to make and use them. Loaded with hundreds of illustrations, this is the ultimate reference guide.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9780875422879
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Examine the infinite variety of charms and fetishes found in every civilization, from the distant past to the present. Learn the entire history of these tools, their geography, how they are part of each man and woman's search for connection with spiritual forces, and how to make and use them. Loaded with hundreds of illustrations, this is the ultimate reference guide.
Wicca and Witchcraft For Dummies
Author: Diane Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118070011
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Examines Wiccan magic, rituals, traditions, and code of conduct Get the scoop on this ancient spiritual path Wondering what it takes to be a Wiccan? This plain-English guide introduces you to the vibrant world of Wicca and the practices of Witchcraft, describing its ancient origins, dispelling stereotypes, and explaining Wiccan beliefs, ethics, rituals, and holidays. You'll see what it means to live as a contemporary Wiccan -- and how to worship alone or with a group. Discover how to * Worship alone or join a coven * Perform charms, blessings, and spells * Obtain necessary tools and supplies * Spot spiritual scams and inappropriate behavior * Explore a spiritual path guided by nature
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118070011
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Examines Wiccan magic, rituals, traditions, and code of conduct Get the scoop on this ancient spiritual path Wondering what it takes to be a Wiccan? This plain-English guide introduces you to the vibrant world of Wicca and the practices of Witchcraft, describing its ancient origins, dispelling stereotypes, and explaining Wiccan beliefs, ethics, rituals, and holidays. You'll see what it means to live as a contemporary Wiccan -- and how to worship alone or with a group. Discover how to * Worship alone or join a coven * Perform charms, blessings, and spells * Obtain necessary tools and supplies * Spot spiritual scams and inappropriate behavior * Explore a spiritual path guided by nature
Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones
Author: Stephanie Rose Bird
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9780738702759
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Tracing the magical roots of "hoodoo" back to West Africa, the author provides a history of this nature-based healing tradition and offers practical advice on how to apply hoodoo magic to everyday life.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9780738702759
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Tracing the magical roots of "hoodoo" back to West Africa, the author provides a history of this nature-based healing tradition and offers practical advice on how to apply hoodoo magic to everyday life.
Amulets
Author: Sheila Paine
Publisher: Inner Traditions
ISBN: 9781594770258
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The first comprehensive illustrated study of the use of amulets around the world and throughout history • Explores not only the substances and symbolism from which amulets derive, but also the people and objects they protect • Explains the differences between and the purposes of amulets, talismans, charms, and fetishes All over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection against negative forces, whether witchcraft, the evil eye, enemies, sickness, or accidents. Intricately beautiful or starkly simple, they come in an astonishing variety of guises: from stones, shells, and seeds, through animal tails, teeth, and claws, to beads, mirrors, needles, and bells. With over 400 lavish color photographs, this book explores amulets from every angle, including their symbolism and the diverse material used to craft them as well as the people and objects they protect. Sheila Paine traveled all over the world--from Afghanistan, Russia, and Albania, to Cameroon, Tunisia, and Mexico--to research the form, properties, and use of amulets, whether for health and safety or as channels for spiritual or magical powers. Worn as necklaces, sewn to clothing, painted on buildings, or hung in vehicles, amulets guard babies and brides; warriors, hunters, and travelers; livestock, crops, and homes through magical, not physical, means. Malign spirits and hobgoblins at crossroads have been feared since ancient times, but modern dangers--car crashes, new diseases, even cell phones--have ensured an abiding faith in the magical protection that amulets afford us that is still widely evident today.
Publisher: Inner Traditions
ISBN: 9781594770258
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The first comprehensive illustrated study of the use of amulets around the world and throughout history • Explores not only the substances and symbolism from which amulets derive, but also the people and objects they protect • Explains the differences between and the purposes of amulets, talismans, charms, and fetishes All over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection against negative forces, whether witchcraft, the evil eye, enemies, sickness, or accidents. Intricately beautiful or starkly simple, they come in an astonishing variety of guises: from stones, shells, and seeds, through animal tails, teeth, and claws, to beads, mirrors, needles, and bells. With over 400 lavish color photographs, this book explores amulets from every angle, including their symbolism and the diverse material used to craft them as well as the people and objects they protect. Sheila Paine traveled all over the world--from Afghanistan, Russia, and Albania, to Cameroon, Tunisia, and Mexico--to research the form, properties, and use of amulets, whether for health and safety or as channels for spiritual or magical powers. Worn as necklaces, sewn to clothing, painted on buildings, or hung in vehicles, amulets guard babies and brides; warriors, hunters, and travelers; livestock, crops, and homes through magical, not physical, means. Malign spirits and hobgoblins at crossroads have been feared since ancient times, but modern dangers--car crashes, new diseases, even cell phones--have ensured an abiding faith in the magical protection that amulets afford us that is still widely evident today.
Runic Amulets and Magic Objects
Author: Mindy MacLeod
Publisher: Boydell Press
ISBN: 9781843832058
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A fresh examination of one of the most contentious issues in runic scholarship - magical or not? The runic alphabet, in use for well over a thousand years, was employed by various Germanic groups in a variety of ways, including, inevitably, for superstitious and magical rites. Formulaic runic words were inscribed onto small items that could be carried for good luck; runic charms were carved on metal or wooden amulets to ensure peace or prosperity. There are invocations and allusions to pagan and Christian gods and heroes, to spirits of disease, and even to potential lovers. Few such texts are completely unique to Germanic society, and in fact, most of the runic amulets considered in this book show wide-ranging parallels from a variety of European cultures. The question ofwhether runes were magical or not has divided scholarship in the area. Early criticism embraced fantastic notions of runic magic - leading not just to a healthy scepticism, but in some cases to a complete denial of any magical element whatsoever in the runic inscriptions. This book seeks to re-evaulate the whole question of runic sorcery, attested to not only in the medieval Norse literature dealing with runes but primarily in the fascinating magical texts of the runic inscriptions themselves. Dr MINDY MCLEOD teaches in the Department of Linguistics, Deakin University, Melbourne; Dr BERNARD MEES teaches in the Department of History at the University of Melbourne.
Publisher: Boydell Press
ISBN: 9781843832058
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A fresh examination of one of the most contentious issues in runic scholarship - magical or not? The runic alphabet, in use for well over a thousand years, was employed by various Germanic groups in a variety of ways, including, inevitably, for superstitious and magical rites. Formulaic runic words were inscribed onto small items that could be carried for good luck; runic charms were carved on metal or wooden amulets to ensure peace or prosperity. There are invocations and allusions to pagan and Christian gods and heroes, to spirits of disease, and even to potential lovers. Few such texts are completely unique to Germanic society, and in fact, most of the runic amulets considered in this book show wide-ranging parallels from a variety of European cultures. The question ofwhether runes were magical or not has divided scholarship in the area. Early criticism embraced fantastic notions of runic magic - leading not just to a healthy scepticism, but in some cases to a complete denial of any magical element whatsoever in the runic inscriptions. This book seeks to re-evaulate the whole question of runic sorcery, attested to not only in the medieval Norse literature dealing with runes but primarily in the fascinating magical texts of the runic inscriptions themselves. Dr MINDY MCLEOD teaches in the Department of Linguistics, Deakin University, Melbourne; Dr BERNARD MEES teaches in the Department of History at the University of Melbourne.
The Encyclopedia Americana
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Witchcraft and Magic in Europe, Volume 3
Author: Karen Louise Jolly
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812217865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Covers the rise of "white magic" & Christian persecution of sorcery.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812217865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Covers the rise of "white magic" & Christian persecution of sorcery.
The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook
Author: Karen Harrison
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1578637058
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
"Provides a materia magica of more than 150 herbs along with a wealth of recipes for incense, oils, bath salts, herbal amulets, and philtres"--Back cover of previous edition.
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1578637058
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
"Provides a materia magica of more than 150 herbs along with a wealth of recipes for incense, oils, bath salts, herbal amulets, and philtres"--Back cover of previous edition.