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ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE ELEMENTALS Our Price: $16.99	BENEATH THE MOON Our Price: $18.00	BEYOND FAERY Our Price: $21.99

A glimpse into the unseen magical world of the elementals and how they are connected with humankind Thomas Mayer reveals how he learned to develop his sense of perception and other supersensible abilities to make direct personal contact with the unseen world of the elementals. He shares his experiences with different elementals like fairies, dwarfs, and giants as well as the elemental world’s urgent call for help.	Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight (78) divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani. Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. In this riveting collection of fables and folktales from cultures across the globe, characters from beloved fairytales, cultural fables, ancient mythologies, and inspirational deities are brought to life, including Sleeping Beauty (Italy), Rapunzel (Germany), Jack and the Beanstalk (England), Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico), Sun God Ra (Egypt), the Crane Wife (Japan), and dozens more. Lesser-known stories introduce characters such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; Mwindo, the wise and powerful king of the Nyanga people; and the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso. The recurring themes of conquering evil, overcoming adversity, and finding love and companionship are woven throughout this collection.	EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MERMAIDS, KELPIES, GOBLINS & OTHER FAERY BEASTS Behold the Mysteries of the Faery Beasts Beyond the faery realms, all sorts of magical creatures lurk. This book explores the most fearsome beasts that have been known to meddle in human affairs. Renowned faery expert John T. Kruse reveals the secret lives of merfolk, meremaids, river sprites, kelpies, hags, banshees, and many more. These are not the fanciful faeries and kindly beings found in light entertainment. Instead, you will discover hobs, goblins, bogies, and daemon dogs—magical creatures that are more apt to terrify than to help. Beyond Faery shares the features, habits, and history of dozens of these otherworldly beasts, since learning their ways may be just what you need to survive an encounter of your own.


BEYOND THE NORTH WIND Our Price: $18.95	BOOK OF LILITH Our Price: $15.95	BOOK OF MERMAID MAGIC Our Price: $17.99

The North is simultaneously a location, a direction, and a mystical concept. Although this concept has ancient roots in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales, it continues to resonate today within modern culture. McIntosh leads readers, chapter by chapter, through the magical and spiritual history of the North, as well as its modern manifestations, as documented through physical records, such as runestones and megaliths, but also through mythology and lore. This mythic conception of a unique, powerful, and mysterious Northern civilization was known to the Greeks as Hyberboreathe Land Beyond the North Windwhich they considered to be the true origin place of their god, Apollo, bringer of civilization. Through the Greeks, this concept of the mythic North would spread throughout Western civilization. In addition, McIntosh discusses Russian Hyperboreanism, which he describes as among the most influential of the new religions and quasi-religious movements that have sprung up in Russia since the fall of Communism and which is currently almost unknown in the West.	Publisher Marketing: Lilith is the mythological she-demon of the night known to many cultures. It is said that Adams original consort was Lilith, and she represents the first Eve. Lilith is an archetypal part of the self, and this book helps modern men and women reconect withthis powerful energy in order to transform it and themselves.	HEALING, SPELLWORK & CONNECTION WITH MERFOLK Dive into Magical Waters and Find Your Mermaid Self Transform your landlocked world into a living prayer with this book's numerous rituals, spells, devotions, and healing exercises. Leeza Robertson guides you into the realm of mystical water creatures, where you'll connect to your mermaid self by exploring eight archetypes and how each one can enhance your practice. From the Sea Witch to the Nymph, these archetypes help you balance your chakras, harness the energy of the moon phases, call on the healing power of water, and invite more abundance and happiness into your life. Each chapter goes beyond merfolk legends, providing aura-boosting techniques, journaling prompts, cartomancy exercises, sacred space practices, and more. Featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Julie Dillon, this book shows you how to find your source of power and share your inner mermaid with the world.


FLIGHT OF THE WILD GANDER Our Price: $18.95	HIDDEN HISTORY OF ELVES AND DWARFS Our Price: $24.00	HOW TO BECOME A MERMAID Our Price: $14.99

In The Flight of the Wild Gander, renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell explores the individual and geographical origins of myth, outlining the full range of mythology from Grimmâ€™s fairy tales to Native American legends. Originally published in 1969, this first collection of Campbellâ€™s essays describes the symbolic content of stories: how they are linked to human experience and how theyalong with our experienceshave changed over time. Throughout, Campbell explores the function of mythology in everyday life and the forms it may take in the future. Included are two of Campbellâ€™s first groundbreaking essays: Bios and Mythos and Primitive Man As Metaphysician, both of which examine the biological basis and necessity for story and mythology, and establish mythology as a basic function or fact of human nature. Campbell explores how the myth was born, as well as the personal experiences of the visionary medicine man through whose memory the myth was preserved.	Tracing their history from ancient Celtic lore to the modern popularization by the Brothers Grimm and Walt Disney, Lecouteux explores the pagan roots of dwarfs and elves and their evolution in myths and literature, revealing the churchâ€™s role in changing them from fearless warriors into cheerful helpmates and cute garden gnomes.	A practical guide to developing mermaid energies Anyone can become a mermaid. To do so, you must develop the vibration of water in your energy field and learn to perceive as mermaids do. In this how-to guide, Elyrria Swann shares her personal experiences with astral mermaids and water spirits, offering wisdom and practical lessons to reveal how to become a mermaid.


HOW TO CATCH AND KEEP A VAMPIRE Our Price: $14.95	INTRODUCTION TO NORSE MYTHOLOGY FOR KIDS Our Price: $14.95	LLEWELLYNS LITTLE BOOK OF DRAGONS Our Price: $13.99

Bella Swan and Sookie Stackhouse are fortunate to have vampire boyfriends. But what the heroines of Twilight and True Blood donâ€™t haveand could useis some advice on getting along with them. Everything they and every other red-blooded American girl wants to know about finding a dreamy blood-drinker and making him hers is within *How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving The Bad and the Beautiful. And who better to introduce readers to the desires of the 21st century vampire than a few irresistible immortals? Let author Diana Laurence introduce them: Ethan, with his aquamarine eyes and supernaturally seductive piano playing. Gunnar, with his rich, golden hair, and dastardly but delightful knack for getting his way. The experienced and fascinating Colin, with his exquisite latte-colored skin and exotic beauty. Mordred, classically cruel, dark, and handsome, with a thing for black leather gloves. His entrancingly cute carrot-topped friend Adam, as sweet as Mordred is scary. The eccentric but gorgeous Aidan, purveyor of ancient magic. And enigmatic Conner*, with his deep, dark eyes and protective soul. These undead charmers will win the hearts and minds of readers everywhere, and the advice of their new-found friend Diana will be their guide. In addition, the bookâ€™s many features include information in the form of FAQs About the Undead everything you wanted to know about vampires, Case Studies journal notes that illustrate and support the information in each chapter, and sidebars on topics such as The Top Ten Vampire Pickup Lines. Packed with advice, the lively, playful chapters include: Is it Possible to Tame a Vampire?; My Top Ten Vampire Dates; Not Just Any Mortal Will Do; Whatâ€™s a Vampire Got that My Boyfriend Hasnâ€™t Got?; and If I decide to Let Him Bite Me Then What?. This how-to dating guide includes the following features: the pros and cons of dating vampires as compared to normal boyfriends how to find a vampire you have chemistry with a list of items a vampire will be looking for in his mate the politics of biting and how it effects the relationship common pitfalls to look for when dating a vampire deciding whether or not to convert	Immerse yourself in the dangerous, fascinating, and awesome world of Norse heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses, from Thor and Loki to Odin, Frey, and many more!	Majestic, mighty, and mysterious, dragons teach us how to rise above the mundane and shine like beacons in the dark. This beautiful hardcover book provides everything you need to become a cryptoherpetologista student and researcher of these fantastic creatures. Discover the different dragon species and their histories. Learn about dragon life cycles and how to live harmoniously with them. Explore vacation spots for dragon watching in America and Europe. Celebrate seasonal dragon festivals and meet the most famous dragons from literature and lore. Dragon expert Shawn MacKenzie guides you on an epic journey into the world of dragonsall in this convenient hardcover book.


MAGICKAL FAERYTALES Our Price: $34.95	MORBID MAGIC Our Price: $19.99	MYSTERIES OF THE WEREWOLF Our Price: $30.00

AN ENCHANTED COLLECTION OF RETOLD TALES Bestselling author Lucy Cavendish and renowned artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith have teamed up to create a gorgeous full-color illustrated book. This fabulous collection of re-imagined faerytales restores their pagan wisdom so that every story bubbles over with spells, potions, hexes, faeries, and all manner of magickal beings. Once upon a time, faerytales were spirit-stories, tales of mystery, initiation, and transformation, and they were not meant only for children. In addition to twelve wonderful retold stories, this beautiful hardcover book features faerytale-inspired spells, fascinating histories, and the spine-tingling secrets behind the stories. This collaboration between Lucy Cavendish and Jasmine Becket-Griffith is a thrillingly witchy twist on some of the worlds most beloved tales.	DEATH SPIRITUALITY AND CULTURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD The Ultimate Book on Macabre Lore & Spiritual Traditions from Yesterday & Today Written with a mix of reverence, approachability, and deadpan wit by a funeral industry insider, Morbid Magic is the first multi-cultural guide to death spirituality and traditions from all over the world and from different historical eras. Tomas Prower presents an impressive array of topics, including each cultures views on the hereafter, mourning periods, the deceaseds legacy, handling of remains, and more. Discover the lore and magic of death, both on the physical and spiritual planes. Explore hands-on activities, spells, and prayers that will open your eyes to new practices. Experience personal stories and anecdotes by modern people from various regions and religions. This fascinating book makes death a more approachable topic and helps you understand and utilize the profound wisdom of cultures around the globe. From Judaism in the Middle East to shamanism in East Asia, Morbid Magic presents an amazing, in-depth look at how the world deals with death.	An exploration of werewolf beliefs and legends from Classical Antiquity to the post-medieval period Claude Lecouteux examines werewolf tales and stories from early Greece, Scandinavia, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, China, and Japan, as well as legends of other shapeshifting creatures such as were-tigers, were-jackals, and were-caribou. He also looks at the various ways people become werewolves and explores how to identify, escape, and do away with werewolves.


MYSTERY OF SPRING HEELED JACK Our Price: $19.95	MYTHIC JOURNEY Our Price: $16.95	MYTHOS Our Price: $29.95

Spring-Heeled Jack--a tall, thin, bounding figure with bat-like wings, clawed hands, wheels of fire for eyes --first leapt to public attention in Victorian London. Author John Matthews provides an extensive look at Spring-Heeled Jack from his ancient beginnings to the present.	Greek gods, Norse heroes, Polynesian tricksters, and Native American warriorsthey all have lessons to teach us. Since the beginning of time, human beings have relied on myths, fairy tales, and fables to explain lifeâ€™s mysteries. Bringing a fresh perspective to these age-old tales, Liz Greene and Juliet Sharman-Burke reveal how seekers today can find comfort and support in the legends and lore of the past. The Mythic Journey explores the psychological themes of many mythical traditions, recounting stories from Greco-Roman, Hebraic, Egyptian, Celtic, Norse, and various Eastern civilizations. More than 50 myths are beautifully retold, and each is followed by a psychological overview explaining how we can apply the story to our own lives. The Mythic Journey is a handbook for human life, guiding readers from the conflicts of family and childhood, through problems of love, intimacy, and ambition, and ultimately to the point when we must face our own mortality. We discover that true self knowledge comes through facing lifeâ€™s challenges with courage and strength; that beauty, talent, power, and wealth bring their own forms of suffering; and that in the darkness of loneliness, failure, and loss, we have always discovered new light and new hope.	The Greek myths are the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. In Stephen Frys hands the stories of the titans and gods become a brilliantly entertaining account of ribaldry and revelry, warfare and worship, debauchery, love affairs and life lessons, slayings and suicides, triumphs and tragedies. Youll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaias revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis. Thoroughly spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Frys Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age - in all their rich and deeply human relevance.


OLD MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Our Price: $16.99	OTHER WITHIN Our Price: $19.99	PENGUIN BOOK OF DRAGONS Our Price: $18.00

'Tis the Season for Witches, Elves, and a Legion of Ghosts Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore and the season's most petulant ghosts, this book takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Along the way, you'll discover how to bring the festivities into your home with cookie recipes and craft instructions, as well as tips for delving more deeply into your relationship with the unseen.	Reveals myth and “otherness” as keys to restoring self, nature, and society Having survived disabling polio as an infant, Daniel Deardorff knows well the oppressions of outsiderhood and “otherness.” He guides readers on an initiatory journey through ancient myths, wisdom literature, and personal revelation to discover our own true identity and the wisdom of the “other” within.	Two thousand years of legend and lore about the menace and majesty of dragons, which have breathed fire into our imaginations from ancient Rome to Game of Thrones


PETROGLYPHS OF MU Our Price: $25.00	PLANETS FOR PAGANS Our Price: $19.95	ROMANCE OF THE GRAIL Our Price: $24.95

The first in-depth examination of the petroglyphs at Pohnpaid in Micronesia and how they are remnants of the mother civilization of Mu Documenting her discoveries on Pohnpei, Carole Nervig reveals how the archetypal symbols of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs have exact counterparts in other ancient cultures and universal motifs throughout the world. She provides evidence that Pohnpaid is closely related to--yet predates--neighboring Nan Madol and was an outpost of the now-vanished civilization of Mu, or Lemuria.	"The sky was our original calendar, our original storybook, the first illustrated edition, the prototype GPS. Beyond its pragmatic usefulness, the sky was the domain of spirit, traversed by deities and a place to which human souls departed. Let's re-enchant it, shall we?"-Renna Shesso Impeccably researched by one of the most eclectic pagan scholars working today, this book aims to reengage our fascination with the planets and stars. Shesso looks at the mythology, legend, science and lore about the planets and most significant stars in a chapter-by-chapter format. Included are nearly 150 diagrams and illustrations-of the heavens, astrological views, depictions of gods and goddesses, sky totems, Tarot symbols, star charts, and more. Anyone with even a vaguely pagan bent, anyone with a reverence for the natural world, who has ever marveled at the night sky will love this enchanted view of the planets and stars. Previously published as A Magical Tour of the Night Sky	The first collection of Joseph Campbellâ€™s writings and lectures on the Arthurian romances of the Middle Ages, a central focus of his celebrated scholarship, edited and introduced by Arthurian scholar Evans Lansing Smith, PhD, the chair of Mythological Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Throughout his life, Joseph Campbell was deeply engaged in the study of the Grail Quests and Arthurian legends of the European Middle Ages. In this new volume of the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell, editor Evans Lansing Smith collects Campbellâ€™s writings and lectures on Arthurian legends, including his never-before-published masterâ€™s thesis on Arthurian myth, A Study of the Dolorous Stroke. Campbellâ€™s writing captures the incredible stories of such figures as Merlin, Gawain, and Guinevere as well as the larger patterns and meanings revealed in these myths. Merlinâ€™s death and Arthur receiving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake, for example, are not just vibrant stories but also central to the mythologistâ€™s thinking. The Arthurian myths opened the world of comparative mythology to Campbell, turning his attention to the Near and Far Eastern roots of myth. Calling the Arthurian romances the worldâ€™s first secular mythology, Campbell found metaphors in them for human stages of growth, development, and psychology. The myths exemplify the kind of love Campbell called amor, in which individuals become more fully themselves through connection. Campbellâ€™s infectious delight in his discoveries makes this volume essential for anyone intrigued by the stories we telland the stories behind them.


SACRED DISOBEDIENCE Our Price: $43.00	SIGNS SYMBOLS AND OMENS Our Price: $17.99	SLAVIC WITCHCRAFT Our Price: $16.99

This book traces the Greek Goat God Pan who became distorted into the image of the Devil in early Christianity. It offers a Jungian analysis of the repression, distortion, recovery, and reintegration of what Jung calls the "Shadow," as represented by the Goat God.	AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MAGICAL & SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine. In Signs, Symbols & Omens, leading occult authority Ray Buckland describes the form and meaning of over 800 symbols from ancient and modern religions, magical traditions, and indigenous cultures around the world: Alchemy Ancient Egypt Astrology Australian Aborigines Aztec and Mayan Buddhist Celtic Ceremonial Magic Chinese Christian Freemasonry Gnostic Greek and Roman Hindu Islamic Judaic Magical Alphabets Native American Norse Rosicrucian Runic Shinto Sikh Travelers Voudoun Witchcraft Omens Understand the symbols used throughout human history and gain a deeper appreciation for the depth of the human experience and the vast uncharted realm of the collective unconscious.	Sharing the extensive knowledge she inherited from her mother and grandmother, Natasha Helvin presents a practical guide to the ancient magical tradition of Russian sorcery and Eastern Slavic magical rites. Includes more than 300 spells, incantations, charms, and practical rituals with complete instructions to ensure your magical goals are realized.


SPIRITUAL POWER OF MASKS Our Price: $24.99	TREASURY OF EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY Our Price: $24.95	UNITED STATES OF CRYPTIDS Our Price: $19.99

Explores ancient mask customs, rituals, and traditions throughout Europe, from Scandinavia and England to Germany and France to Greece and Rome In this illustrated study, Nigel Pennick explores the magical and spiritual aspects of mask wearing from ancient times to the present. He shows how mask rituals are similar to shamanic journeying and near-death experiences and can induce ecstatic states that allow the power signified by the mask to take possession of the individual wearing it.	The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt alongside beautiful illustrations that bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt.	Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond! Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids.