This is a wonderful read for all bird-lovers and those interested in the folklore, mythology and spiritual symbolism of birds throughout the world, packed with fascinating historical esoterica and inspiring true stories of birds working their magic as spiritual messengers. A fabulous inspirational reference book, packed with historical facts, myths and real-life spiritual encounters with birds. Ranging from the robin to the phoenix and the everyday to the mythological, any bird lover who is interested in esoterica, history and folklore will find the book a must for their bookshelf. Arranged thematically, each section explores a different aspect - eg. "Birds of Myth and Legend", "Divination and Auguries", "Birds and Astrology", "Symbolism of Eggs and Feathers", "Alchemy and Birds"; plus sections on birds in the Celtic Tradition, in Ancient Latin America, in India, and the New World. Find out how to find your Spirit Bird, and in another section discover an A-Z of the history and folklore of individual birds, and how their symbolism is often shared in many cultures and myths.
B&W line illustrations