European Magic

From charity to deceit, benevolence to violence, fear of God to extreme cruelty, the dictator of The Autumn of the Patriarch embodies the best and the worst of human nature. Gabriel García Márquez, the renowned master of magical realism, vividly portrays the dying tyrant caught in the prison of his own dictatorship. Employing an innovative, dreamlike style, and overflowing with symbolic descriptions, the novel transports the listener to a world that is at once fanciful and real.

In an era where spirituality and science seem to diverge, this book represents a meeting point. "CONCERNING WITCHCRAFT" is a concise yet rigorous and in-depth work that explores the complex intersections between folk magic, witchcraft, and spiritual traditions like Hoodoo. Traditions and Practices: The book offers a detailed analysis of magical traditions, from European and African roots to contemporary practices. It serves as a comprehensive manual for anyone interested in understanding the depth and complexity of magical practices. Tools and Techniques: With a focus on herbs, oils, and ...

Bloomsbury presents Cunning Folk by Tabitha Stanmore, read by Anna Wilson-Jones. "Rich and lively."—New York Times Book Review A vibrant look at an unsettled and strangely familiar time that overturns our assumptions about the history of magic. Imagine: it’s the year 1600 and you’ve lost...

She gave him her innocence . . . Lady Aline Marsden was brought up to marry a man of her own class, but from the moment she meets John McKenna, she risks everything to be with him. He gave her his heart Although their love is forbidden, McKenna's passion for the beautiful Aline is too compelling...

"The Will of Fire: The Will of Monkey" swings into the latest uproarious adventure of Sonja Hrafndottir, where our fearless womanian warrior grapples with her inner beast and the chaos that comes with it. In this wild parody, Sonja is beckoned back to the lush canopies of Womania, where she must embrace the agile and potent form of the weremonkey. Amidst the treetops and Womanian lore, she learns to harness this newfound limberness and strength to confront a devious mortal who has absconded with the secrets to eternal youth. As Sonja and the ever-loyal Erik Uglason journey across diverse ...

This unique book focuses on the fascinating topic of plants in Slavic, more accurately Serbian mythology. Serbs arevery conservative in their religious beliefs and habits and they presrved their old religion in its original from the time of Bronze Age with the great number of even older customs and beliefs. Serbian folk religion is the best preserved source for reconstruction and research of ancient Indo-European religion. Serbian mythology and folk religion is probably the best preserved of all Slavs, even more it is the best preserved of all European traditions in the domain of folk ...

Fort and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they race towards a battle to save humanity in this fifth and final installment in the fantastical series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves! Fort Fitzgerald is finally reunited with his father and wants...

This important survey of alchemical symbols and doctrines sets forth the mysterious worldview and teachings of the practitioners of the "royal art." One of the leading exponents of the Hermetic tradition, Julius Evola demonstrates the singularity of subject matter that lies behind the words of...

"[Narrator] Nikki Massoud's strong performance complements this audiobook...Massoud draws out Malka's and Nimrah's opposing energies with clear, emotionally engaged characterizations, imbuing their journey with depth." — Kirkus “A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale ... I adored every...

June never asked to inherit a legacy of monsters, but when her werewolf nature awakens, she’s thrust into a world far older and darker than she imagined. From the shadowed forests of Canada to the icy fortresses of Belarus and the buried secrets of Egypt, she’s drawn into a web of ancient families, hidden rooms, vampires, and oracles who have been waiting for her arrival. This is not a normal romance. This is a slow‑burn supernatural adventure. Spooky, sprawling, and rich with world‑building that ignites in book one and only grows hotter from here. For readers who want werewolves ...

From the wildly popular bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things: a heartfelt and inspiring story about a wealthy widow who revives a beloved famous local landmark—and restores joy and sparkle to her own life in the process. It’s never too late to start dancing again... For fifty...

In this unprecedented work, the author Christopher A. Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them. Hundreds of items from the six books of magic have been analysed to present the reader with a clear idea of the methods that were used, ...

One of the most successful and beloved Victorian fairy tales... The Princess and the Goblin is the story of Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who come face to face with the dreaded mountain goblins. This children's fantasy novel was originally published in 1872. It uses subtle layers of symbolism to tell a story of courage and honor.

In literary legend, Faustus is the quintessential occult personality of early modern Europe. The historical Faustus, however, was something quite different: a magus—a learned magician fully embedded in the scholarly currents and public life of the Renaissance. And he was hardly the only one. Anthony Grafton argues that the magus in sixteenth-century Europe was a distinctive intellectual type, both different from and indebted to medieval counterparts as well as contemporaries like the engineer, the artist, the Christian humanist, and the religious reformer.

The thrilling second volume in Gael Song: Era II sees invaders mass on Irish soil, kings lose their crowns, and Ireland's immortals discover new magical powers. Winter 1169. Isolde arrives at the stronghold of the Descendants, her immortal kin. It soon becomes clear that Isolde is magically...

An Amazon Best Romance of the Month! “Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I’m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday...

Rosas is a kingdom where wishes come true but, when Asha discovers the king’s intentions are not as good as they appear, she realizes she must protect her community. Unsure of what to do next, Asha calls out to the brightest star the night sky and gets an unexpected answer in the form of Star, a fun little bundle of boundless energy.

Examines newer spiritual “systems” of the modern era, from spiritism and theosophy, to parapsychic research and anthroposophism, to psychoanalysis and the Church of Satan Compares these newer spiritual “systems” to the traditional spiritual path of the ancients and exposes the...

Unlocking Secrets and Ancient Mysteries: When Eliza Bennett, a textile scientist fresh off a whirlwind European conference tour, lands on the sun-soaked shores of Santorini, she’s expecting a well-earned break. But when her charming, talking feline companion, Merlin, leads her to an old friend, Caleb, their holiday takes a thrilling turn. Caleb, driven by his grandfather’s lifelong quest, reveals a discovery that could change history: the keys to Atlantis II, hidden beneath the Aegean waves. Together, they embark on a quest to unlock its secrets before the malevolent Ambrosios and his ...

Discover the vibrant culture of brujeria and embrace your own inner witch with this essential guide to spellcasting, spirit worship, tarot, crystals, and all the other elements of this increasingly popular lifestyle. A modern Mexican bruja is a powerful person, one who reads the tarot and...