A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

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Pub. Date: 1999-10-15
Publisher(s): Holt Paperbacks
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Summary

Watch your back! . . . How to spot and identify demons and other subversive spirits . . . And what to do next. Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds, wait in caves, hover at weddings and childbirths, disguise themselves as friends, relatives-even disguise themselves as you. They are powerful; they are protean; they are enchanting. And, to the uninformed, they are often invisible. This illustrated guide-the first of its kind-reveals the remarkable permutations of the demon and fairy species worldwide. Packed with lore about each demon, detailing its origins, the culture surrounding it, and its reputed antics and exploits, A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels, and Other Subversive Spirits is a fascinating exploration of global mythologies. Perfect for the armchair traveler and the intrepid, seasoned demon-spotter alike, this complete guide to subversive spirits offers a behind-the-scenes look at the devilish mishaps, impish irritations, and demonic devastations that punctuate our lives.

Author Biography

Carol Mack is an award-winning playwright with a master's degree in religious studies. Her daughter, Dinah Mack, a writer, earned her master's degree in cultural anthropology.

Table of Contents

Introductionp. xi
How to Use the Guidep. xix
How to Identify a Basic Demonp. xxi
How to Identify a Common Fairyp. xxiii
Approaches to the Fieldp. xxvii
Origin of the Speciesp. xxxi
Waterp. 1
Timat, Mesopotamia
Mermaid, Global Merman, Global
Kappa, Japan
Rusalka, Russia Munuane, South America
Wahwee, Australia Madame White, China
Kelpie, Scotland Nixie, Teutonic
Tikoloshe, South Africa Nuckelavee, Scotland
Bunyip, Australia Vodyanoi, Russia
Mbulu, South Africa Merrow, Ireland
Ponaturi, New Zealand
Mountainp. 49
Huwawa, Mesopotamia
Tengu, Japan Huldrefolk, Norway
Abatwa, South Africa Yuki-Onna, Japan
Patupairehe, New Zealand Tommy-Knockers, North America
Kishi, Angola Gwyllion, Great Britain/Wales
Mahisha-Asura, India Yunwi Djunsti, North America
Duergar, Great Britain Mountain Fairies, China
Akvan, Ancient Persia Yaksas, Nepal
White Monkey, China
Forestp. 89
Pan, Greece
Windigo, Canada Kuru-Pira, Brazil
Bori, West Africa Wood-Wives and Skoggra, Germany and Sweden Rakshasas, India
Ravana, India
Leshii, Russia Eloko, Zaire
Oni, Japan
Kumbhakarna, India Kayeri, South America
Dodo, Ghana Shedim (Judaism)
Kitsune, Japan
Khabanda, India
Desertp. 133
Surem, Sonoran Desert
Set, Sahara Desert Azazel, Judean Wilderness
Iblis, Arabian Desert Djinn, Arabian Desert
Shaitan, Arabian Desert Ghoul, Arabian Desert
Devalpa, Arabian Desert Mimi, Australia
St. Anthony's Demons, Sahara Desert Palis, Arabian Desert
Mamu, Australia Ahriman, Iranian Desert
Namarrgon, Australia Ho'ok, Sonoran Desert
Satan, Negev
Domicilep. 177
Croucher, Babylonia
Asmodeus (Judaism) Changing Bear Maiden, North America Domovoi, Russia
Hiranyakashipu, India Lilith (Judaism)
Changelings, Great Britain Pazuzu, Babylonia
Isitwalangcengce, South Africa Liderc, Hungary
Al, Armenia
Fox Fairy, China Mare, Norway
Kitchen Fairies, China Fair Lady, Hungary
Nisse, Norway
Psychep. 225
Gerasene Demon, Ancient Palestine (Jordan) Werewolf, Global
Loup Garou, North America Leyak, Bali
Dybbuk (Judaism)
Kitsune-Tsuki, Japan Mara (Buddhism)
Yezer Ha-Ra (Judaism) Seven Deadly Sins (Christian West) Mr. Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson)
Id (Freud) Shadow (Jung)
Yamantaka (Tibetan Buddhism) Quantum Daimon (Guide)
Acknowledgmentsp. 273
Bibliographyp. 275
Illustration Creditsp. 281
Indexp. 285
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