Complete Guide to Fairies & Magical Beings

You could title this book "Everything you always wanted to know about Faeries but were afraid to ask." It is very detailed and stirs the imagination.

I also throughly enjoyed this book. She cites much lore and a host of other interesting information. I also appreciate all the extra suggested reading and ideas to follow up on. I have told several others that have an interest in this subject about the book.

The mythology of faeries is extremely rich. So many cultures have stories and legends about faeries, little people, and other such mystical creatures. Moreover, there are probably as many differing descriptions of these beings as there are stories. Some are beautiful and genial. Others are ugly, deceptive, or downright dangerous. A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings is a good overview of the subject. The author not only includes the information contained in a myriad of mythological stories but also touches on contemporary beliefs and recorded incidents in modern times. She even includes exercises that bring one closer to various natural forms often associated with the different types of faeries so that the reader may increase the likelihood of having his or her own experiences. A section called the "A-Z of World Fairies" is included at the back of the book for easy reference.

I loved this book, and it is actually one of the first "how to" books I've read in a long time where I sat and read it cover to cover in just a few days. "A Complete Guide" covers the origins of faeries, who they are, evidence, literature and legend, and the different types of faery. Ms. Eason gives many exercises and rituals throughout the book that help the reader to more deeply connect to the world of the faery. And I personally appreciate that she focuses more on the fact that the faery experience will affect the reader more through their psyche and that it's okay if one doesn't actually "physically" see the faery folk. Their effects are still felt and still working through the consciousness. This is an excellent book for both the beginning and more advanced student, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in finding out more about the realm of the faery.

This book has great information on the Fae and has interesting facts about them to. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to know about the Fae.