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A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits
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Product Description
Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds, wait in caves, hover at weddings and childbirths, disguise themselves as friends, relatives-even disguise themselves as you. They are powerful; they are protean; they are enchanting. And, to the uninformed, they are often invisible. This illustrated guide-the first of its kind-reveals the remarkable permutations of the demon and fairy species worldwide. Packed with lore about each demon, detailing its origins, the culture surrounding it, and its reputed antics and exploits, A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels, and Other Subversive Spirits is a fascinating exploration of global mythologies. Perfect for the armchair traveler and the intrepid, seasoned demon-spotter alike, this complete guide to subversive spirits offers a behind-the-scenes look at the devilish mishaps, impish irritations, and demonic devastations that punctuate our lives.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #63900 in Books
- Published on: 1999-10-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 336 pages
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The Macks divert our gaze from our contemporary red-faced, cloven-hoofed misrepresentation of demons to remind us of the ancient roles demons were originally assigned to play. From the Tommyknockers of North American mountain mines to the South African Mbulu that waits in the river for lone travelers, A Field Guide to Demons classifies these creatures by their domains--water, mountain, forest--rather than in alphabetical or cultural order, dishing out antique and contemporary lore on these most misunderstood of spirits. A Field Guide to Demons melds folklore and mythology; maintains a surprisingly evenhanded view of demons; and reveals their role as the necessary challenger to established order, the antagonist--without which there could be no hero--and the darkness through which goodness shines brightest. --Brian Patterson
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"A round of applause for this demonic cast of characters . . . They let us glimpse other people's demons, and many of our very own." --Anna Deavere Smith, author of Fires in the Mirror
"An array of the most dreaded demons mythology has to offer." --Robert L. Carniero, Curator of South American Ethnology, American Museum of Natural History
Robert L. Carniero, Curator of South American Ethnology, American Museum of Natural History
"An array of the most dreaded demons mythology has to offer."
Customer Reviews
Pleasantly surprised
I was pleasantly surprised at the range and number of little nasties in this book. It includes many i would not think to be here, and shows how many are alike. As some other have said, it doesnt go in depth, which would have been nice, but it DOES say how to defeat them, which i can attest work.
just a story book
This book is nothing more than a collection of mythology which have very little basis in reality. If your looking to expand your knowledge of demons this is not the book for you. Some entertainment value though!
Valuable for its diversity.
This book is valuable for crossing cultural barriers when fishing out folklore related to subversive spirits, however the book is limited in what it offers. Very generalized, you can expect to see sub-headings like: Merman, Kitsune, Kitchen Fairies, Lilith. Too simplistic really to be of much actual research value save for possibly secondary grade school research papers.
