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This classic reference explores the extraordinary creatures of British folklore, from mischievous household spirits to frightening supernatural beings. Banshees, boggarts, fairies, goblins, and many lesser-known creatures appear alongside descriptions of their traditional behaviors, habitats, beliefs, and stories. The book demonstrates how folklore transformed ordinary places and experiences into a richly populated supernatural world. Detailed yet approachable, it is an excellent resource for readers interested in British mythology, fairy lore, traditional storytelling, and the strange creatures that have inhabited European folklore for centuries.