Claude Lecouteux

Explores the schools of Solomonic magic around the world and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon. Examines Solomon’s magical possessions, including his famous ring that gave him command over animals, weather, demons, genies, and djinns, as well as his amulets, remedies, exorcisms, and charms. Looks at the extensive presence...

Mysteries of the Werewolf by Claude Lecouteux is an exploration of werewolf beliefs and legends from Classical Antiquity to the post-medieval period. This work examines werewolf tales and stories from regions as diverse as early Greece, Scandinavia, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, China, and Japan. The book also delves into legends of other shapeshifting creatures such as were-tigers, were-jackals, and were-caribou....

Tales of Witchcraft and Wonder by Claude Lecouteux and Corinne Lecouteux is a captivating collection of stories from the Middle Ages, focusing on otherworldly powers, magical animals, miracles, demonic apparitions, and supernatural events. The authors provide commentary for each story, revealing its historical context, cultural and esoteric associations, and hidden pagan beliefs. They explore how these tales transformed over the...

A deluxe boxed set of three scholarly works on magic by professor Claude Lecouteux Contains hardcover editions of Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing, and The High Magic of Talismans and Amulets in a collector’s slipcase. Analyses more than 7,000 spells from the magical traditions of Europe and provides a comprehensive history...

An in-depth collection of ancient spells and magic practices drawn from rare and newly discovered texts. Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing presents more than 600 magical prescriptions for healing and protection from both pagan and Christian sources. It examines the practice of diagnosing illness through magic and explores ancient beliefs about curses and other evil spells, as well...

Explores how the haunted, magical world of medieval times still surrounds us Examines the esoteric side of texts and tales from the Middle Ages, including the enduring presence of haunted areas and power places and the roles of witches, house spirits, rune priests, shapeshifters, and the undead. Discusses the dividing line between magic and devilry, as well as the significance...

An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestors. The Pagan Book of the Dead examines how ancient European cultures viewed the beyond, including the Blessed Isles of early Greek and Celtic faith, the Hebrew Sheol, the Hades from Homer’s Odyssey, Hel and Valhalla of the Norse, and the Aralu of Babylon....

A comprehensive A-to-Z reconstruction of the oral tradition of the Rom—gypsies—based on sources never before available in English. Dictionary of Gypsy Mythology presents the origin myths and magical traditions of the gypsies, including their legendary ties to Egypt, animal ancestors, and tree spirits. The book examines the three major settings of gypsy folktales—the forest, the waters, and the mountain—and shows...

A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe. Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings such as...

Tales and Legends of the Devil explores the many forms and abilities of the devil in stories from around the world. It draws on folk traditions from all over Europe, including Transylvanian Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Switzerland, Italy, France, Scandinavia, and the Baltic countries. It traces the devil’s shapeshifting powers back to their Vedic origins in ancient India and looks at...

A comprehensive handbook of more than 1,000 magical words, phrases, symbols, and secret alphabets. Explains the origins, derivatives, and practical usage of each word, phrase, and spell as well as how they can be combined for custom spells. Based on the magical traditions of Europe, Greece, and Egypt and recently discovered one-of-a-kind grimoires from Scandinavia, France, and Germany. Includes an...