Recommended encyclopedias

[Nesrail]

Hello.
Sorry in advance if there is a similar topic but I couldn't find it.

I started buying books on the occult and I would like a lot more. The ones I like are encyclopedias and I looked some up, but I got lost in all the thousands of books.

I already got The encyclopedia of the occult by Lewis Spence and The encyclopedia of demons and demonology by Rosemary Ellen Guiley.

Any encyclopedias you would recommend?

[Nahemah]

Judika Illes has written several compendium/encyclopaedic books.

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Art.s

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses.

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World.

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!

City Magick: Spells, Rituals, and Symbols for the Urban Witch, by Christopher Penckzac with Judika Illes.

Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz .

I know the 5000 spells one has been popular over recent years.

[Desecrated]

Another vote for Judika Illes - 5000 Spells

Also. I like The Magician's Companion by Bill Whitcomb. It's kinda lighthearted and obviously geared towards teenager but it does the job and provides reliably information on a lot of different subjects.

[Nesrail]

Thanks. Seems like 5000 Spells is a winner.

[Desecrated]

It's 1108 pages and weighs about 5 pounds.

[EEHC]

The New Encyclopedia Of The Occult by John Michael Greer

http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Occu ... 1567183360

[Nesrail]

Thanks again.
Now I have a little reading for some time

[Nahemah]

I forgot:

The Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Yoga by Georg Feurstein.

An Illustrated Dictionary; Gods,Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia by Jeremy Black and Anthony Green.

Will add more as I find, recall etc.

[EEHC]

The Dictionary Of Demons: Names Of The Damned by Michelle Belanger

http://www.amazon.com/The-Dictionary-De ... 0738723061

Some people don't like Michelle Belanger but I think it's a thoroughly researched and well written work.

Very useful if you are into Demonology.