{"id":14887,"date":"2019-08-29T15:35:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=14887"},"modified":"2019-08-29T15:35:44","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:35:44","slug":"familiars-in-witchcraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/blog1\/?p=14887","title":{"rendered":"Familiars in Witchcraft"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I saw \u201cFamiliars in Witchcraft: Supernatural Guardians in the Magical Traditions of the World\u201d by Maja D\u2019Aoust I knew I wanted to read it. Who doesn\u2019t love learning about those adorable animal familiars? In retrospect, it was a pretty myopic view. Fortunately, D\u2019Aoust opened my eyes into what makes a familiar.<\/p>\n

$\"\"$ There\u2019s so much more in the world to be considered a \u201cfamiliar\u201d than your typical black cat. D\u2019Aoust takes a truly global approach to the conversation. Her discussion of Greek belly-talkers and sibyls and the source of their powers was eye-opening. The examination of the role of angels in Judeo-Christianity was something I never considered before as a \u201cfamiliar\u201d relationship. D\u2019Aoust also looks at fairies, familiars in Chinese legend, and even their appearance in India. I also want to mention that the author\u2019s own artwork is used throughout the book. It\u2019s unusual that the author provides their own art, and in this case helps bring extra vitality to her words. <\/p>\n

\u201cFamiliars in Witchcraft\u201d is wonderful, global look at what defines a familiar and how that title is mutable depending on culture. A worthwhile read for all those interested in spirit.<\/p>\n

You can learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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