Kleines Lexikon der Dämonen und Elementargeister

Mandrake, Dracula, Frau Holle, fairies, unicorns, trolls, and dragons - these and many other figures from the world of folklore, as we know them through fairy tales, myths, and legends, are presented to us by the folklorist Leander Petzold in an equally knowledgeable and entertaining manner. He explains the significance of the names, uncovers the regional origins of the belief in elemental spirits, and shares the ideas and stories associated with them. The keywords are arranged alphabetically. A multitude of illustrations showcases the impact of the belief in demons and mythical creatures in the visual arts.