Monsters: An Investigator's Guide to Magical Beings

Everything you wanted to know about monsters but have been taught by Western materialist science is bullshit. Greer analyzes the most common 'monsters' from the viewpoint of folklore and of magical theory. From Vampires to ghosts, UFOs to Nessie. Includes information on investigating strange appearances and on magical protection from such beings. Comprehensive bibliography.

A look at monster lore from the magical perspective.

Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, spirits (here defined as two different entities), creatures of faery, angels, demons, mermaids, dragons; what's real and what's creative fiction? Going deep into lore and legend, Greer gives what the magical traditions he practices consider the truth to some of our favorite monsters.

After identifying what these various monsters really are, what they do, and how they operate, Greer explains the best way to investigate and potentially deal with each of these creatures. After teaching methods of investigation, Greer also gives some examples of natural and ritual magic protections that will help the intrepid investigator in their dealings with the show more monstrous.

Greer also includes a great annotated bibliography with plenty of books for further reading, something I always appreciate.

This was my second reading of this book, and I still absolutely love it. Greer really knows his stuff, both as a researcher of monster lore and a practitioner of the Golden Dawn magical tradition. Very interesting reading that I highly recommend if this is your thing. show less

Cute little book. Some complete yarn, some decent information. Entertaining at best.

Imaginative fiction. Entertaining in its own way...so far as it goes.