The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter (revised edition)The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans! What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix? Where do those names come from? What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark? Could Snape’s potions actually work? J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie. |
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... to their universal meaning , their meaning transparent to its mysterious source . The first of Joseph Campbell's Ten Commandments for Reading Mythology Contents Introduction Did Alchemists Really Search for a Magic Stone.
... to their universal meaning , their meaning transparent to its mysterious source . The first of Joseph Campbell's Ten Commandments for Reading Mythology Contents Introduction Did Alchemists Really Search for a Magic Stone.
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David Colbert. Contents Introduction Did Alchemists Really Search for a Magic Stone ? Who Was the Most Amazing Animagus ? Is " Avada Kedavra " a Real Curse ? Are Basilisks Just Big Snakes ? Which " Fantastic Beasts " Come from Legend ...
David Colbert. Contents Introduction Did Alchemists Really Search for a Magic Stone ? Who Was the Most Amazing Animagus ? Is " Avada Kedavra " a Real Curse ? Are Basilisks Just Big Snakes ? Which " Fantastic Beasts " Come from Legend ...
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... Alchemist ? Why Would Fluffy Come from " a Greek Chappie " ? Why Would the Forest Near Hogwarts Be " Forbidden " ? 79 83 87 91 95 99 ΙΟΙ What Does Ice Cream Have to Do with Witchcraft ? 103 Are All Giants All Bad ? 105 Which Real - Life ...
... Alchemist ? Why Would Fluffy Come from " a Greek Chappie " ? Why Would the Forest Near Hogwarts Be " Forbidden " ? 79 83 87 91 95 99 ΙΟΙ What Does Ice Cream Have to Do with Witchcraft ? 103 Are All Giants All Bad ? 105 Which Real - Life ...
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... alchemists as greedy and overreaching, obsessed with wealth and immortality. But some people say their work laid the ... alchemist to keep “high silence” about the work. THE METROPOLIS OF ALCHEMY During the late 1500s two emperors.
... alchemists as greedy and overreaching, obsessed with wealth and immortality. But some people say their work laid the ... alchemist to keep “high silence” about the work. THE METROPOLIS OF ALCHEMY During the late 1500s two emperors.
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