The Magical Worlds of Harry PotterThe Magical Worlds of Harry Potter
a Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts
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Current format, Book, 2008, Updated and complete edition, Available .Book, 2008
Current format, Book, 2008, Updated and complete edition, Available . Offered in 0 more formatsThoroughly revised and updated to include all seven novels in the series, this comprehensive reference explains the origins in folklore, mythology, and history behind the characters, situations, and names in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. Original.
Explores the sources and meanings of aspects of the literary world of Harry Potter within myths, legends, and history.
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans!
What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix?
Where do those names come from?
What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark?
Could Snape’s potions actually work?
J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows.
This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling&;s Harry Potter novels&;the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans!
What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix?
Where do those names come from?
What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort&;s Dark Mark?
Could Snape&;s potions actually work?
 
J.K. Rowling&;s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants&;and a three-headed dog named Fluffy&;among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry&;s adventures&;from The Sorcerer&;s Stone to The Deathly Hallows.
This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
Explores the sources and meanings of aspects of the literary world of Harry Potter within myths, legends, and history.
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans!
What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix?
Where do those names come from?
What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark?
Could Snape’s potions actually work?
J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows.
This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling&;s Harry Potter novels&;the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans!
What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix?
Where do those names come from?
What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort&;s Dark Mark?
Could Snape&;s potions actually work?
 
J.K. Rowling&;s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants&;and a three-headed dog named Fluffy&;among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry&;s adventures&;from The Sorcerer&;s Stone to The Deathly Hallows.
This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
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