Hermione Jean Granger

From the author of The Science of Monsters, this engaging scientific inquiry provides a definitive look into the elements of mystical places and magical object from the philosopher's stone, to love potions to the oracles from ancient history,...

Runes, often considered magical symbols of mystery and power, are in fact an alphabetic form of writing. Derived from one or more Mediterranean prototypes, they were used by Germanic peoples to write different kinds of Germanic language,...

Three great strands of belief run through human history: Religion is the relationship with one god or many gods, masters of our lives and destinies. Science distances us from the world, turning us into observers and collectors of knowledge. And...

Magic continues to be an enduring topic of fascination, managing to pervade the popular imagination. In this book, Owen Davies explores the definitions and practice of magic over the millennia; highlighting the controversy, conflict, and debate it...