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Now housed in the National Library in Reykjavík, these surviving grimoires, which represent only a hundredth of what was lost, reveal a rich magical tradition that continued to evolve into the 20th century.ĭrawing directly from the actual surviving Icelandic books of magic, Stephen Flowers presents a complete system of magic based on Icelandic lore and magical practices from the 16th century onward. But in Iceland the practice of recording magical spells in books continued in secret for centuries, on a scale not seen elsewhere.
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Explains how to personalize the spells through the creation of unique signs and symbols based on the mythic names of Odin and Icelandic magical alphabetsĭuring the Christianization of Europe in the Middle Ages, many books of magic were lost as the ancient pagan traditions were suppressed.Explores the history of magic in Iceland through original translations of Icelandic folktales about famous magicians and about legendary grimoires, such as the Galdrabók, the oldest and most complete book of its kind.Reveals spells and workings drawn directly from surviving magical books from the 16th to 20th century preserved at the National Library in Reykjavík.A perfect read for a cosy Christmas!Ģ2.A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland
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9781471169199 Practical Magic 22.9900 NZD InStock /shop/books /shop/books/fiction /shop/books/fiction/contemporary The beloved classic novel, the basis of the classic film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. 'A scrim of magic lies gently over fictional world, in which lilacs bloom riotously in July, a lovesick boy's elbows sizzle on a diner countertop and a toad expectorates a silver ring.' Publishers Weekly 'Dark comedy and a light touch carry the story along to a truly Gothic climax, complete with heaving skies and witchery on the lawn' New York Times You help her bury him in your backyard, underneath a wilting lilac bush that will suddenly spring back to life, bearing masses of heady flowers that remind everyone who passes by of desires they thought they'd long since stifled' Vogue a dead man in the Oldsmobile that's blocking your driveway?. 'What do you do when your long lost little sister shows up on your suburban front step. ' delicious fantasy of witchcraft and love in a world where gardens smell of lemon verbena and happy endings are possible' Cosmopolitan An enchanting tale of love, forgiveness and family, Practical Magic is beloved of readers of all ages. And they'll find that no matter what else may happen, they'll always have each other.
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Years later, however, tragedy will bring the sisters back together. The beloved classic novel, the basis of the classic film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. All Gillian and Sally ever wanted was to get away.Īnd eventually they do - one marries, the other runs as far from home as she can manage. A perfect read for a cosy Christmas!Īs children, sisters Gillian and Sally were forever outsiders in their small New England town, teased, taunted and shunned for the air of magic that seems to sparkle in the air around them.