Full Description
Immerse yourself in the world of Ireland's ancient magic.
Drawing on the faded pages of his great-granduncle Fantasius's notebooks, John Farrelly reveals the secrets of the Irish Faerie folk. From legendary beings like banshees and shape-shifting pookas to the watchful skeagh shee and the ferocious dobhar-chú, this field guide tells you everything you need to know about the creatures of Irish folklore and where to find them.
A compendium of Ireland's most astonishing mythical beings.
Contents
Foreword
Introduction: On the Nature of Faeries
Packing list
How to Use This Book
Alp-luachra
Amadán
Aughisky
Banshee
Cailleach
Changeling
Clurichaun
Devil, The
Dobhar-chú
Dullahan
Fear Dearg
Fear Gorta
Fear Liath
Fetch
Gancanagh
Grogoch
Leanan Sídhe
Leprechaun
Marbh Bheo
Merrow
Oilliphéist
Pooka
Sheerie
Skeagh Shee
Sluagh na Marbh
Stray Sod
Tarbh-uisce
Werewolf
Pronunciation Guide
Afterword