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"Hausgeister! is as creepy as it is beautiful. Informative
and fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem." Â -
BROM Â Enter the world of ancient Germany where household
spirits once held sway and linger within the tales that we know and
love today. The household spirits of German folklore inhabit
the pages of this book just as they settled the homesteads of
ancient Germany. Belief in these creatures was ubiquitous and
shaped daily life for the German people for centuries. The legends
of these creatures, first shared orally and later written down and
compiled, most famously by the Brothers Grimm, has shifted and
changed through the tides of time. Now, in the 21st century,
a team of three German creators have set themselves the mission of
bringing these creatures back from oblivious references and foggy
recollections to the international public. Domestic dragons and
wild women, Kobolds and Wichtel are portrayed through the lens of
narrative and mythological research showing their regional
peculiarities within German folktales. Each creature is brought to
life as a detailed sculpture in original size, based on historical
descriptions and beautifully photographed in Germany, in the
landscape that these creatures might once have walked. A new,
spectacular approach that combines both art and cultural studies in
an innovative way. Hausgiester!: Household Spirits of German
Folklore is now available as part of Eye of Newt’s
specialty series, Wool of Bat, which is focused on the preservation
and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world.
Freshly translated into English this book presents an authentic
compilation of the knowledge and nature of the mysterious creatures
that one (and perhaps still do) roam houses, castles, and farms in
German-speaking countries. Original quotes from regional legends
and guest contributions from various academic researchers
complement this extraordinary compilation, which will delight both
lovers of fairy tales and those interested in mythology and
cultural history.Â
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