Drawing from ancient and modern folklore, myth, and religion, this reference work delves into the social and anthropological significance of supernatural beings such as angels, demons, dwarfs, encantados, fairies, keremets, nats and nymphs.

A series of fairy tales and myths collected and edited by John E.L. Tenney. Gnomes, Fairies and Goblins reintroduces us to a world of magical creatures who just might be more real than we imagine them to be.

A fascinating compendium of folklore, superstitions, and mythology surrounding the 'little people', including discussions of fairy tradition as it appears in great works of English literature.

Collects four stories where gnomes are tricked, fairies are rescued, pixies create mischief, and Willo the Wisp keeps a candle lit.

Everything you ever wanted to know about fairies. A very funny, entertaining and informative book from Philip Ardagh. Find out the truth about fairy rings, fairy godmothers, will-o'-the-wisp and wailing banshees. Learn how to avoid the pranks, jokes and often more sinister traps fairy folk lay for mortals and find out how to take advantage of fairy magic and the fairy realm. Did you know . . . - In fairyland, time works on a different scale. 900 human years can pass in a single fairyland night (according to some Irish myths). - Fairies LOVE milk (which is probably why they have such good teeth). They often milk cows in the field!

Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People examines both the races of Little People, such as angels and encantados, and individuals, such as Tom Tit Tot and Maggie Molloch. More than 2,000 alphabetically organized entries list the being's popular name, region of origin, and physical description and tell the story of its relationship to humans. With its meticulous system of cross-references that connects similar beings from different cultures and periods, the book is an essential aid for students, folklorists, authors, and anthropologists. Appendixes list Little People by region and type, and more than 100 black and white illustrations bring them exuberantly to life.