The Encyclopedia Of Witchcraft & Demonology

Author: Rossell Hope Robbins
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1113

Book Description
With research sourced by the world's greatest libraries, Robbins has compiled a rational, balanced history of 300 years of horror concentrated primarily in Western Europe. Spanning from the 15th century through the 18th century, the witch-hunt frenzy marks a period of suppressed rational thought; never before have so many been so wrong. To better understand this phenomenon, Robbins examines how the meaning of "witch" has evolved and exposes the true nature of witchcraft—a topic widely discussed in popular culture, though remarkably misunderstood. First published in 1959, Robbins' encyclopedia remains the most authoritative and comprehensive body of information about witchcraft and demonology ever compiled in a single volume. Lavishly acclaimed in academic and popular reviews, this full-scale compendium of fact, history, and legend covers about every phase of this fascinating subject from its origins in the medieval times to its last eruptions in the 18th century. Accompanying the text are 250 illustrations from rare books, contemporary prints, and old manuscripts, many of which have been published here for the first time.

The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438131917
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Explores this dark aspect of folklore and religion and the role that demons play in the modern world. Includes numerous entries documenting beliefs about demons and demonology from ancient history to the present.

Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures

Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488948
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon's origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.

Pandemonium

Author: Ed Simon
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700389X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 779

Book Description
A compendium celebrating the art of hell and its minions Pandemonium: The Illustrated History of Demonology presents—for the first time—Satan’s family tree, providing a history and analysis of his fellow fallen angels from Asmodeus to Ziminiar. Throughout the book, there are short entries on individual demons, but Pandemonium is more than just a visual encyclopedia. It also focuses on the influence of figures like Beelzebub, Azazel, Lilith, and Moloch on Western religion, literature, and art. Ranging from the earliest scriptural references to demons through the contemporary era, when the devils took on a subtler form, Pandemonium functions as a compendium of Lucifer’s subjects, from Dante’s The Divine Comedy to John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and all the points in between. Containing rarely seen illustrations of very old treatises on demonology, as well as more well-known works by the great masters of Western painting, this book celebrates the art of hell like never before.

Encyclopedia of Spirits

Author: Judika Illes
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062046098
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1076

Book 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.

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft

Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816038480
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
Identifies famous witches, explains terms dealing with witchcraft, and describes related churches and organizations

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A–Z for the Entire Magical World

Author: Judika Illes
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007372035
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.

Witchcraft, Demonology, and Confession in Early Modern France

Author: Virginia Krause
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107074401
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
Situated at the crossroads of history and literary studies, this book examines confession's place at the heart of French demonology. Drawing on evidence from published treatises, the writings of skeptics such as Montaigne, and the documents from a witchcraft trial, Virginia Krause shows how demonologists erected their science of demons on the confessed experiences of would-be witches.

The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy

Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130007
Category : Alchemy
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
A comprehensive illustrated reference guide with more than 400 entries on the subjects of magic and alchemy.

The Exorcist's Handbook

Author: Josephine McCarthy
Publisher: Golem Media
ISBN: 9781933993911
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
One night, a ghost glides into Lydia Lou's bedroom when she is fast asleep and calls: "Whoo! Wake up do, Lydia Lou!" But Lydia Lou just goes on sleeping. One-by-one, the ghost fetches his noisy friends to help, but even they can't stir her from her sleep. Will anything ever wake Lydia Lou? A gentle and playful bedtime read from the author of The Gruffalo, full of fun sounds which children will love to join in with time and time again.