15.01.2023

“The Finnish Book of the Dead: Gods, Spirits and Creatures of the Underworld in Finnish Mythology and Folklore” by Tiina Porthan

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"First ever illustrated guide to Tuonela, the land of the dead in Finnish mythology. An art book and a compact, easy-to-read introduction to the Finnish underworld, built around Tero Porthan's artworks with Tiina Porthan's texts explaining the background of the pictures in old poems. The paperback edition contains over 70 artworks. The Kindle e-book edition contains 37 artworks. Discover who is who in the Finnish underworld: gods and goddesses of death, rulers of graves, grim reapers, guardian spirits, corpse brides, gods of pain and disease. Read about a journey of a living shaman into the underworld. Learn about the restless dead who walk the roads and haunt houses as nightmares, ghosts or flames. Find out how ancient...>>

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15.01.2023

“The Witch of the Monongahela: Folk Magic in Early Western Pennsylvania” by Thomas White

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"A look at the folklore surrounding the legendary Pennsylvanian witch, and the facts behind them. In the ancient hills and misty hollows of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, generations of locals have passed down stories of a woman with mysterious magical powers. People came from near and far to seek healing and protection through her strange rituals. Some even believed she could fly. Named Moll Derry and nicknamed the Witch of the Monongahela, her legend has been documented by writers and folklorists for more than two hundred years. She is intertwined in many regional tales, such as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies and Polly Williams and the White Rocks. Author Thomas White separates fact from fiction...>>

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15.01.2023

“Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories” by Fox Fire Students

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"A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation. Whether they tell of faucets that drip blood, monster catfish that lurk at the bottom of quarries, or strange lights on the mountaintop, these stories will make you—like the people who are sharing them—question what you believe. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary."...>>

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15.01.2023

“The Mediums’ Book: The Mediums’ and Evokers’ Guide” by Allan Kardec

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"The Mediums' Book sees Allan Kardec introduce and explain how human beings can communicate with the vast spiritual realm. Through this book, we learn how to contact spirits of human ancestors, and identify both the good and evil among them. An excellent book of spiritual guidance, Kardec explains the methods of mediumship. How a seeker of the spirits can build an understanding of the practices needed to summon, and how the rituals must be carried out, is covered in many detailed chapters. Kardec is honest about the pitfalls; upsetting the spirits, or incurring the wrath and misfortune unleashed by malevolent spirits, is something a medium must always be cautious of. In studying the behavior of the...>>

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14.01.2023

“A Magick Life: The Biography of Aleister Crowley” by Martin Booth

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"Aleister Crowley was a famous and feared magician, poet, traveller, drug addict and practitoner of the dark arts, who founded his own religion and came to believe he was a god sent to instruct humanity. He wrote many books on his subject and is still revered as the master of the occult with books and websites and followers all over the world. Martin Booth has used his skills as a biographer to encapsulate the man and his extraordinary life-style in a chilling tale of magic and intrigue."...>>

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