About the book
From the mountains of Northern Italy to the remote forests of Nigeria, diverse fairies from around the world come together in this little encyclopedia . . .
Naughty and nice, unpredictable and typically tiny, fairies remain one of the most enduring folk creatures, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 90 fairies from around the world, including:
- The Alux, a fairy of Mayan legend whom farmers called on for rain
- The Banshee, a fairy of Irish lore whose cries were associated with death
- The Hulijing, a fairy from Chinese mythology, who could shape-shift into a fox
- The Yumbo, a silver-haired Senegalese fairy, who dances in moonlight
And so many more! With detailed illustrations throughout, this book offers a fun and information-packed guide to these small yet powerful beings.
Editions of Little Encyclopedia of Fairies
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780762484836
- EBook
- ISBN 9780762487387
Read an Excerpt
From the mountains of Northern Italy to the remote forests of Nigeria, diverse fairies from around the world come together in this little encyclopedia . . .
Naughty and nice, unpredictable and typically tiny, fairies remain one of the most enduring folk creatures, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 90 fairies from around the world, including:
- The Alux, a fairy of Mayan legend whom farmers called on for rain
- The Banshee, a fairy of Irish lore whose cries were associated with death
- The Hulijing, a fairy from Chinese mythology, who could shape-shift into a fox
- The Yumbo, a silver-haired Senegalese fairy, who dances in moonlight
And so many more! With detailed illustrations throughout, this book offers a fun and information-packed guide to these small yet powerful beings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Encyclopedia of Fairies about?
From the mountains of Northern Italy to the remote forests of Nigeria, diverse fairies from around the world come together in this little encyclopedia . . .
Naughty and nice, unpredictable and typically tiny, fairies remain one of the most enduring folk creatures, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 90 fairies from around the world, including:
- The Alux, a fairy of Mayan legend whom farmers called on for rain
- The Banshee, a fairy of Irish lore whose cries were associated with death
- The Hulijing, a fairy from Chinese mythology, who could shape-shift into a fox
- The Yumbo, a silver-haired Senegalese fairy, who dances in moonlight
And so many more! With detailed illustrations throughout, this book offers a fun and information-packed guide to these small yet powerful beings.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Little Encyclopedia of Fairies?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Popular beliefs > Folklore studies / Study of myth
Where can I read a sample of Little Encyclopedia of Fairies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780762484836
Is Little Encyclopedia of Fairies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Little Encyclopedias of Mythological Creatures
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Little Encyclopedia of Fairies?
Ojo Opanike
Who is the Publisher of the book Little Encyclopedia of Fairies?
Running Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Little Encyclopedia of Fairies is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780762484836) and ebook(ISBN 9780762487387)
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