Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology

Synopsis

Fairies Have Been Revered And Feared, Sometimes Simultaneously, Throughout Recorded History. This Encyclopedia Of Concise Entries, From The Greek Nymph Aba To The Shy Zips Of Central America And Mexico, Includes More Than 2,500 Individual Beings And Species Of Fairy And Nature Spirits From A Wide Range Of Mythologies And Religions From All Over The Globe-- Theresa Bane. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.