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Magick Matters
"Nymphs, naiads, dryads and nereids have had an important place in Western culture since Ancient Greek times. They have given us myths, names and concepts that have shaped literature, art and folklore for nearly 3000 years. As well as contributing the stories of Hylas, Echo, Psyche, Kalypso and others, the Greek nymphs have influenced the way the peoples of Northern Europe understood their own native fairies, elves and mermaids. In recent times, of course, the nymph has been re-interpreted for modern society in the form of the adolescent nymphet.
In Nymphology John Kruse provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the role of the nymph in our story-telling, painting, sculpture and everyday thought. The book's...>>