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Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology (McFarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias)

by Theresa Bane (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 103 ratings
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Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.

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    0786471115
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    978-0786471119
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    McFarland & Company
  4. Publication date
    September 18, 2013
  5. Part of series
    Encyclopedia
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7 x 0.86 x 10 inches
  8. Print length
    428 pages
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Gr 9 Up-More than 2,500 beings and species of the fairy ilk are described in this comprehensive tome. The entries are organized alphabetically by entry name in bold type. The length of entries varies from a few sentences to several paragraphs. The countries of origin of the creatures covered reflect global diversity, with featured fairies hailing from all over Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. Cross-referencing is inconsistent. For example, one variation of "Knock Ma Fairies" is "Cnoc Ma Fairies." The latter does not have a separate entry in the "Cs" so readers have to know to look in the "Ks." Also, one variation of "Knockers" is "Black Dwarfs," and the entry for the first describes something different from the entry for the latter. The writing is straightforward, but geared toward readers who have a solid understanding of world legends: "Born one of the 3,000 daughters of the Titians, Oceanus and Tethys, Hesione was one of the named OCEANIDS and the wife of the Titan Prometheus in Greek Mythology." Extensive source notes and citations boost the appeal of the title for academians. There is no pronunciation guidance, which is problematic with so many names from different cultures: Nuada Airgetlam, Tomtegubbe, Yunw Tsunsdi, for example. Only for those with intense interest in fairy lore.-Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Libraries, NCα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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This meticulously researched volume catalogs more than 2,000 fairies, or “fay,” in brief A–Z entries. Fairies and nature spirits from around the world, including those in traditional and regional fairy stories, are included; fairies that do not have folkloric origins—such as J. M. Barrie’s original creation Tinkerbell—are not included. Encyclopedia entries include variations of the fairy name as well as sources for that particular entry. The author also provides an extensive bibliography and a complete index. There are no images in this volume, which seems a shame. This book would be most helpful for academic libraries supporting curriculum in folklore and mythology. --Blaise Dierks

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McFarland & Company (September 18, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 428 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786471115
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786471119
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.67 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.86 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 103 ratings

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Vampirologist, Theresa Bane has been featured on Discovery Channels’ “Twisted History: Vampires” as well as E!’s “10 Sexiest Vampires,” and William Shatner’s “Weird or What” for her knowledge and expertise on the undead.

Bane is the author of “Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures,” “The Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology,” “Actual Factual: Dracula,” “Haunted Historic Greensboro,” “Ghost Stories and Folklore of the Piedmont, North Carolina,” and numerous RPG (role-playing game) supplements, including co-authoring the “Bare Bones Multiverse” core rulebook. She has also written a dark humor book entitled “The Bloodthirsty Weasels: On the Loose and Buck Wild” as well as regularly writing content and satirical articles for on-line magazines and gaming supplements. Recently she has delved in audio books and has been the Associate Producer on Patricia Brigg’s “Dragon Bones” and “Dragon Blood,” as well as “Vampire Empire: The Greyfriar” by Clay and Susan Griffith, all of which are produced by Buzzy Multimedia.

When not writing, Bane travels educating audiences about the differences between traditional mythology and horror fiction. A diehard gamer originally from the NY/NJ area, she currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, T. Glenn Bane. Please feel free to visit her website at www.theresabane(dot)net.

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The_Deviant_Witch
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK! This is the first book you should buy if you are just getting started with the fae!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
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VERY INFORMATIVE!!! I was BLOWN AWAY about the amount of different fae put into this book. The detail put into each entry is amazing. The author also goes into various names for each fae (if applicable) and where they originate from. Even things written in different languages, like places. Makes me feel like she was VERY thorough when researching this book! (And the bibliography shows all her hard work!!!)

ALSO, there are 21 pages of Bibliography, which allows you to find other books on the subject! (I love book recommendations inside a book, at the end of a chapter, for instance - but the bibliographies work just as well!!)

OVERALL, this book should be a STAPLE in any witches bookshelf (beginner or adept), or anyone interested in the different kinds of fae. I think this is the FIRST book you should buy on the subject if you are just getting started.

❗❗FIVE STARS!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ----- 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️🧝‍♀️🧝‍♂️
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Ralph Zanfagna
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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A delightful read.
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Dawn Grasso
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant work! Just when I thought I knew everything ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018
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Cover to cover, brilliant work! Just when I thought I knew everything there was to know about Fairies & Pixies - I learned even more! A worthy read for anyone interested in knowing the in’s & out’s of the Fae. Well done! I can’t wait to read more of Theresa’s work!
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Diyang Jin
4.0 out of 5 stars Might be Good But...
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018
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This is a detailed encyclopedia and contains much more information than the more authoritative Briggs one I had. The strange thing is that I could not find other sources that could prove the validity of some of the fairies it describes, such as Queen Ana. And more strangely it doesn't say too much about Titania - at least mention Shakespeare? A reference book with a somewhat suspicious authority, but might serve well for a quick search for something.
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Shelby Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
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Amazing book. Bought for book research and is the perfect book about folklore fairies!
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J. Albieri
3.0 out of 5 stars Book is okay, nothing extraordinary
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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There are some entries that i had not heard of but for the most part, nothing new. However, for a reader who is not into mythology and folklore as I am, this book should be an interesting read. Way pricey though for a digital book though.
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C. M. Truxler
5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology by Theresa Bane
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013
From A-senee-ki-wakws to Zips, Theresa Bane’s Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology is a delightful wealth of information. The entries are all cross-referenced and accompanied by other titles of each Fairy. As knowledge of New Age ideas expand, there are new sciences created that utilize literature’s historical and mythological works to study the species of beings that exist within all cultures, yet are seen as fiction by the perceptions of many individuals.

Bane’s work is strictly academic. Readers will not find spells or divinations that create a link between the fairy and human realms. Readers will however, find listings for thousands of fay species and individuals. Those wishing to add to his or her knowledge of fairy-kind will be overjoyed with this selection. Readers wanting a tale or two will not be disappointed either, as information on many individual fay’s background and origins are included.

Each entry is in alphabetical order, which makes the work easy to use and scan for wanted listings. A great deal of research and work went into this compilation and it truly shows. I will say that there are setbacks to reading galley copies, as one can only hope that technical issues noticed during reading are fixed before the final printing. That said, I would also say that Bane’s work has a great deal to offer readers in the way of both information and lore. I, myself, will be enjoying this work for years to come.
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M.K. Staffeld
1.0 out of 5 stars Take With A Grain of Salt
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
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This encyclopedia is about faeries in world mythology and at first seems like a fairly comprehensible read/review of those fae. However, please read with a large grain of salt; a number of the entries are simply alternate spellings of other fae names and in some cases, there's more than one faerie with the exact same name but the author doesn't list those other fae. Another concern is that many of the listed entries cannot be found in any other sources and even using possible alternate spellings of that name reveals no other sources for further reference. And some of the entries, while listed as fae, are actually deities and are listed as deities in other sources. While this can be an interesting read, those looking for a comprehensive faerie guide that can be used to supplement other sources or cross-referenced with other sources are advised to consult other fae encyclopedias.
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