The Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods and Goddesses

by Judika Illes

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061350249
• ISBN13: 9780061350245
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 1072 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

knowledge

I like this book a lot. It is very unique, and full of info. If you want to know more than human's spirit, then, read this. Use it wisely and with protection.

Great book on spirits

This is a wonderful encyclopedia on every kind of spirit. There is great information on dealing with benevolent and malevolent spirits. I highly recommend this book.

She's Done It Again!!

Once again Judika Illes has really done her homework and managed to cram a lifetime of research into easily digestible portions. This book is packed full of fascinating information on well known characters from myth and legend as well as introducing the new and not so well known. The cross references and connections made through out the book weave a tapestry that is both informative and enlightening. I would have appreciated the addition of phonetic pronunciations of these names.

Fascinating and Comprehensive - A Highly Recommended Resource!

"Here's an open secret: spirits do more than pervade literature, advertising, games, myths, and movies. They also walk among us. Some may find that statement shocking or surprising, ludicrous or laughably absurd, but for many people, all over Earth, coming from all walks of life, unconventional and conventional alike, it's a statement of basic, obvious fact." - From the Encyclopedia of Spirits Quick: What do the following have in common? * Wednesday * Lyon (city in France) * Versace * Yu-Gi-Oh! * Santa Claus * Babalu (Desi Arnaz's trademark song) * Maneki Neko (Japanese beckoning cat) * Nike * Hell (Hel) * Orpheus * Swan Lake * Jupiter * Mermaids All of the above are spirits, named for a spirit, or filled with references to deities. The world of spirits--gods, goddesses, fairies, genies, ghosts, patron saints, dragons, demons, orishas, Djinn, devas, genies, and so on--permeate everything around us. From planet names to corporate emblems, literature to all manner of song, the world of spirit (and spiritual references) are literally everywhere. Renowned independent scholar and researcher extraordinaire, author Judika Illes has created yet another comprehensive and utterly fascinating tome with her newest book The Encyclopedia of Spirits. At 1056 pages, the Encyclopedia of Spirits serves as menu or a roadmap, a handy reference or a creator's muse, a spiritual phone book or a recipe box for wish fulfillment. Truly, this engaging, informative compendium encompasses all these uses for those seeking to meet, converse, or collaborate with spirits, as well as individuals wanting to investigate, learn, or draw inspiration from the spirit world. In the first 65 pages of this book, Ms. Illes defines the realm of spirits, covers their public (and private) faces, explains why they help humanity, points out where they're likely to be met, instructs how to work with them, teaches how to find spirit allies and much more. She addresses the common question "Are spirits dangerous?", as well as the conundrum of unanswered prayers and petitions. In addition, Ms. Illes offers a Spirit Worker's Glossary and helpful advice on how to use the Encyclopedia of Spirits. However, the bulk of this exhaustive book is the A-Z guide to spirits. From origin to iconography, manifestations to offerings, attributes to hallowed days, sacred sites to favored people, a wealth of information is graciously shared with readers. Symbolic associations such as number, color, metal, sacred days, planets, times, creatures, planets, direction, and element are also provided for each spirit, as are extensive cross references for related mythos and beings. An absorbing tour guide to the world of spirits, it's honestly difficult to stop reading the Encyclopedia of Spirits once you get started! Intriguing sidebars are scattered throughout, too, offering additional glimpses into the scope of influence effected by the spirit realm. Here are just a few of the many sidebars that are peppered

Encyclopedia of Spirits

Wonderful book, full of information for those who search for specific information about the unknown.