Dark Fairies of the World Volume 1 Americas, Middle East, Africa and Oceania: A Comprehensive Reference to Dark Fairies, Fae Legends, and Global Fairy Folklore - Hardcover

Barba, J

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798999950178

Verlag: JBP, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Not all fairies are kind.
Across continents and cultures, dark fae beings have lurked in shadowed forests, whispered through ancient myths, and haunted the edges of human imagination. Dark Fairies of the World: Volume 1 invites you into a richly illustrated journey through the darker side of global folklore—where beauty can be dangerous, and magic often comes with a cost.
From the cunning Curupira of the Amazon to the sinister Tokoloshe of Southern Africa, and from elusive spirits of the Middle East to chilling figures of Oceania, this volume explores 22 carefully curated dark fairies drawn from mythology, legend, and oral tradition.
Each entry offers a detailed profile, including:

A vivid description of the fairy’s appearance and nature
A short legend excerpt drawn from traditional lore
Behavioral traits and known habits
Weaknesses and ways humans have protected themselves
A regional map pinpointing where these beings are said to dwell

Blending encyclopedic structure with atmospheric storytelling, this black-and-white illustrated reference is perfect for curious minds, folklore enthusiasts, and lovers of the strange and supernatural.
Step beyond the familiar tales of light and whimsy—
and discover the fairies that dwell in darkness.

J. Barba is the author of the supernatural mystery novel Under the Town. With a passion for global folklore and the darker edges of myth, they explore the stories and beings that have shaped cultural imagination across the world.

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"I am a writer inspired by world folklore, supernatural tales, and the stories people pass down through generations. My work is shaped heavily by memory, conversation, and a belief that the unseen world is closer than we think. There was a small diner in the heart of my old town. Although it was closed on Mondays, it was never truly empty. On those quiet evenings, my family and I would gather inside, welcomed like kin by the owners. Our tradition was having pozole for dinner, my parents would play cards while we watched and listed to many incredible stories. The room would hum with talk of shadows that moved on their own, strange knocks at the door in the middle of the night, inexplicable noises, and age-old legends from the region. Those vivid stories lingered somewhere between memory and imagination. I wanted to share some of these folklore and supernatural tales. For some time, I had written several short stories and found my true passion which finally gave birth to a novel. I continue to read and investigate through sources on line which are very helpful, but where I find the best stories is through conversation and listening to many different people, there are many similarities I find all over the world when it comes to these tales, it makes me want to believe more things exist than those we can see with our own eyes. Ghosts, goblins, fairies, elves, djinn, shape-shifters, witches, spirits, and many more creatures are found all over the world. I also believe in the willingness to listen, feel and see what's front of you, even when its not that evident, you will find your answers."- J. Barba

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: JBP
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798999950178
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
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