Magic Words: A Dictionary - Softcover

Conley, Craig

 
9781578634347: Magic Words: A Dictionary
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1578634342 ISBN 13: 9781578634347
Verlag: WEISER BOOKS, 2008

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Magic Words: A Dictionary is a oneofakind resource for armchair linguists, popculture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than sevenhundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.

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When it comes to his research Craig Conley has often been called a "language fanatic" by gossip columnist Cindy Adams and a "cult hero" by Publisher's Weekly. His exhaustive research led him to compile Magic Words: A Dictionary. He is also the author of OneLetter Words: A Dictionary and a regular columnist for Pentacle magazine. He lives in Florida and Wales, UK.

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Verlag
WEISER BOOKS
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1578634342
ISBN 13 
9781578634347
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
352
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