Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic

Llewellyn's Complete Book of North American Folk Magic: A Landscape of Magic, Mystery, and Tradition by Brandon Weston, Melissa A Ivanco-Murray, Starr Casas, Stephanie Rose Bird & H Byron Ballard 

This comprehensive guide to North American folk magic covers more than twenty diverse magical traditions that have taken root on the continent. You will discover the Northeastern maritime practice of 'buying the wind,' the Mexican Curanderismo method of energy cleansing with candles, the Irish-American custom of making fairy houses, and much more.Drawing on the expertise of twenty-five renowned practitioners, this book explores authentic magic from New England to the West Coast and everywhere in between. Learn about Appalachian folk magic from H. Byron Ballard, Voodoo from Lilith Dorsey, Ozark folk magic from Brandon Weston, and Brujería from J. Allen Cross. Filled with history, tools, and spiritual beliefs, this new entry in Llewellyn's Complete Book Series showcases the rich and varied magical traditions of North America.

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Dimensions: 20.32 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
Format: Paperback
Release date: 8 April 2023
ISBN: 9780738767871
Page count: 360