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PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100684869578
ISBN-139780684869575
eBay Product ID (ePID)1162752
Product Key Features
Book TitleGreat Encyclopedia of Faeries
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicFantasy / General, Folklore & Mythology, Curiosities & Wonders
IllustratorYes, Sabatier, Roland, Sabatier, Claudine
GenreReference, Fiction, Social Science
AuthorPierre Dubois
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight47.7 Oz
Item Length12.5 in
Item Width9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-031125
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal398.21
Table Of ContentContents Invitation to the Isles of HappinessOrigins and genesis of FaerielandThe genesis of obscure rapturesAt the pale springs of the dawnTowards the dazzling gladesAlong faerie paths, the resting place of the soulChapter IMaidens of Clouds and of TimeTempestaries, TempestariiGenies and gods of thunderstorms, rain, snow and windBerchtaThe Valkyries (Valkyrja)Mother HolleBabouchkaBefana and the Christmas Aunties, Tchausse-Villha, Chauchevieille, Snégurochka, Fraü Gaude, Trotte-Vieille, Kolyada, The GuillaneuAunt ArieThe Lorialets or LunaticsSaint Lucia, Cinderella and the Sleeping BeautiesChapter IIThe Faeries of the HearthThe Bogey BeastsOld Shut-EyeThe Bogey NurseryThe LarvaeThe Black Sisters: Lamastu, Ardat-lilî, Madera, The Songs, The MeiMaja, Mija, MeigaThe GianesThe Laumes, the daughters of LauméThe VouivreMélusineCodrilles and dragons of the countryside: The Great Basilisk, the Bouzouc, the Karnabo, the Little King Basilisk, Zaltys, the Sangle, the CoquecigrueTeugghia, Fausseroles, and other fallen FaeriesMartes, Peïlettes and Trouilles-de-NouilleFoireaux Cats, Courtaud Cats, Margotine CatsChapter IIIThe Golden Queens of the Middle WorldFaerie Godmothers: The Moires, the Parcae, the Normes, the Mires, the Matres and the Good LadiesThe BansheeSpinners and Ladies of StoneThe Filandières and Spinners of the NightWasherwomen and Singers of the NightThe IellesThe White LadiesThe Black Ladies and the Red LadiesGray Ladies and Ladies of the WellBlue Ladies, Ice Virgins and Mountain FaeriesThe Apsar'Male Faeries, Fatis and FéetaudsChapter IVThe Faeries of Rivers and the SeaMorgans, Mari-MorgansThe SirensSelkies, Sea Trows, Sea LionsFaerie HorsesThe NekkerLange-WapperThe N'gaThe Groac'hThe VilaFenettes, Gwagged Annwn and the Undine LoversThe Swan MaidensNixes and the LoreleiChapter VThe Maidens of the Green KingdomsFaerie TreesOther creatures of the enchanted boughs: The Old Heads, the Sleepers, the Limetree Faeries, the Monants, the Leafy Faeries, Fire-damaged Woods, the False Faeries of Verzy, the Willow FaeriesThe Dryads, the HamadryadsThe Old MotherThe PillywigginsThe TisanièresFlower Faeries, Floriales FloralièresThe Green LadiesThe NymphsThe Muses, Horae, and the Three GracesWhite Does, Faerie Does and Fabulous LadiesChapter VIThe Ethereal Ones of Infinite DreamsThe Margot FaeriesThe Children of Desire, The Reborn of the FaeriesThe StreghesCailleac BheurNang-faa and Phi-birdThe Willies and the Dancers of the MistThe Encantada and the Luminous FaeriesThe EnchantressesThe Faerie VivianeMorgan le FeyMaeve, Medb, MabThe Hadas, the Xanas, the Gojas and DianaThe Folleti del VentoHow the White Lady introduced me to SeignolleA short inventory of the elficological library
SynopsisThey are known as the Little People, the Beautiful Maidens, the Godmothers, the Blessed, the Ageless Ones...for it is dangerous to say the name "faeries" without good reason. Ruling over earth, air, fire, and water, they protect forests, animals, and children, and in their hands lie the dreamy souls of all creatures.The faeries rose from the mist long, long ago, in the time of the Golden Age -- well before the creation of gods and men. In their magical fancy they created the singing grasses and the reflection of springs, the music of legends and the far side of the mirror. From the Valkyries of Valhalla to the Babouchka of Russia, Banshees, Dryads, Bogey Beasts, Sirens, and their ilk populate the imaginations and the forests of every culture.In this comprehensive celebration of the world of faery, renowned French elficologist Pierre Dubois describes the extraordinary richness of the faery kingdom, presenting dozens and dozens of lushly illustrated entries on the most powerful and enchanting denizens of this magical world. Dubois provides readers with authoritative information detailing the customs, habitat, and activities of these Little People. Faery Godmothers, we discover, were originally tall, distinguished, and rather severe; only recently have they taken up the magic wands and cheerful smiles we know them for today. We learn that the favorite foods of the Arthurian faery Viviane are the blackberries that surround Merlin's tomb. And among the customs and activities of the Bogey Beast, the prime goal is indeed to scare little children...if only for their protection.Dubois's entrancing descriptions are accompanied by Roland and Claudine Sabatier's marvelous illustrations, which depict the appearance of the faeries, the places where they are found, and their familiar objects. Without revealing any faery confidences (which must never be betrayed), Dubois and the Sabatiers have created a comprehensive and utterly enchanting survey of a magical world as old as time., A collection of fairy stories and legends from throughout the world by a student of folklore includes facts, fiction, and literary references, as well as hundreds of illustrations.
LC Classification NumberGR549.D82813 2000
