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Indeholder "Indledning", "Alkymi - Søgte alkymisterne virkelig efter en magisk sten?", "Animagus - Hvem var den mest utrolige Animagus?", "Avada Kadavra - Er 'Avada Kadavra' en ægte forbandelse?", "Basilisker - Er en basilisk bare en stor slange?", "Black, Sirius - Hvorfor forvandler Sirius Black
En bagatel af en bog, hvor forfatteren har googlet lidt på de forskellige dyr og væsner i Harry Potter universet.
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sig til en sort hund?", "Boggarter - Hvilke væsner ved ikke, hvornår tiden er inde til at sige farvel?", "Dementorer - Hvorfor hjælper det at spise chokolade, når man har været i nærheden af en dementor?", "Drager - Hvilken skabning er en konge værdig?", "Druider - Hvem var de første troldmænd i England", "Dumbledore - Hvis Dumbledore er sådan en stor troldmand, burde han så ikke gå i kamp mod Voldemort?", "Durmstrang - Hvorfor ankommer eleverne fra Durmstrang med skib?", "Dyndfolk - Hvorfor er mennesker sommetider bange for Dyndfolk?", "Dyr - Hvilke 'overnaturlige dyr' har hjemme i sagn og myter?", "Edderkopper - Hvordan skræmmer man en edderkop?", "Egypten - Hvor stammer trolddom og magi fra?", "Enhjørninger - Hvordan fanger man en enhjørning?", "Fawkes - Hvilken figur kan ikke dø?", "Flamel - Havde den virkelige Flamel heldet med sig som alkymist?", "Flammernes Pokal - Hvorfor er Harry og Cedrik ligesom Ridderne af Det Runde Bord?", "Fluffy - Hvorfor købte Hagrid Fluffy af 'en græsk fyr'?", "Goyle - Hvilken af Dracos to håndlangere er også opkaldt efter en drage?", "Grindylower - Hvorfor er forældre bange for grindylower?", "Hippogriffer - Hvilket magisk dyr er det mest usandsynlige?", "Hogwarts - Hvem gider gå i skole med dem fra Slytherin?", "Kentaurer - Hvorfor undgår kentaurer mennesker?", "Kosteskafter - Har hekse altid fløjet på kosteskafter?", "Kæmpeblæksputte - Hvilket virkeligt dyr skjuler sig stadigvæk for videnskaben?", "Kæmper - Er alle kæmper onde?", "Labyrinter - Hvorfor foregår den tredje opgave i en labyrint?", "Latin - Hvilket sprog er det vigtigste for troldmænd?", "Malfoy - Hvorfor har alle i familien Malfoy et velvalgt navn?", "Mantichora - Hvorfor tør troldmænd ikke komme i nærheden af en Mantichora?", "McGonagall - Hvorfor kan professor McGonagall forvandle sig til en kat?", "Mørkets Tegn - Hvorfor sætter Voldemort Mørkets Tegn på Dødsgardisterne?", "Nagini - Hvilken af Voldemorts hjælpere kommer fra Indien?", "Navne - Hvor kommer alle de navne dog fra?", "Nisser - Hvorfor er nisser dygtige bankfolk?", "Pixi-gnomer - Hvad er pixi-gnomernes foretrukne drillenummer?", "Potter, Harry - Hvad er det, der gør Harry til en typisk helt?", "Runer - Hvad er runerne på mindekarret for noget?", "Sfinks - Hvorfor stiller Sfinksen Harry en gåde?", "Skov - Hvorfor er skoven uden for Hogwarts 'forbudt'?", "Spejle - Hvorfor er spejle magiske?", "Spådom - Har Sibylle Trelawney nogen sinde ret?", "Trolde - Hvorfor stinker trolde?", "Troldmænd - Har nogen af de 'Berømte hekse og troldmænd' levet i virkeligheden?", "Tryllestave - Hvorfor bruger troldmænd tryllestave?", "Ugler - Ud over post, hvad betyder det så at få besøg af en ugle?", "Vablatsky - Hvem skrev i virkeligheden Spådomsbogen?", "Voldemort - Hvilken slags mareridt udspringer Voldemort af?", "Vænavamber - Hvilket væsen må ikke bukke sig ned?", "Wilier - Hvad kan gøre Wilier vrede?", "Efterskrift", "Tak", "Litteraturliste", "Register".En bagatel af en bog, hvor forfatteren har googlet lidt på de forskellige dyr og væsner i Harry Potter universet.
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Publication
[Kbh.] : Sesam, 2002.
Description
Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures, and personalities that appear in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.
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LibraryThing member melydia
The name is somewhat misleading; this is a cute mini-encyclopedia of the real mythological roots of many aspects of the Harry Potter books. While I didn't learn a whole heck of a lot of new information, I would definitely recommend this book to any Harry Potter fan, especially younger ones. The
On note: the copy I read was written between the releases of Goblet Of Fire and Order of the Phoenix, and thus is it full of spoilers from the first four books and contains a sprinkling of (sometimes misguided) predictions for the latter three volumes. There is a revised version, but I don't know if it covers the entire series. Keep that in mind when reading.
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writing is friendly without being dumbed down, the articles are short but concise, and the breadth of information is impressive. If nothing else, it instilled in me a renewed interest in mythology, and the extensive bibliography and notes provide a good jumping-off point for further research.On note: the copy I read was written between the releases of Goblet Of Fire and Order of the Phoenix, and thus is it full of spoilers from the first four books and contains a sprinkling of (sometimes misguided) predictions for the latter three volumes. There is a revised version, but I don't know if it covers the entire series. Keep that in mind when reading.
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LibraryThing member Livana
I nice little "I give you the facts behind the book" kind of deal, but nothing to be impressed with.
Colbert just looked up terms used by Rowling, searched them in Encyclopedia or probably the Internet and compiled them in this small book.
It contains a few fun facts, but nothing more
Colbert just looked up terms used by Rowling, searched them in Encyclopedia or probably the Internet and compiled them in this small book.
It contains a few fun facts, but nothing more
LibraryThing member cyderry
As you read the Harry Potter books, questions pop into your head and many are mirrored in this book.
Have witches always used broomsticks? Why do centaurs avoid humans? If Dumbledore is so powerful, shouldn't he fight Voldemort? What is the most important language for wizards? Why are Mirrors
This book is a pleasant companion to the Harry Potter books.
Have witches always used broomsticks? Why do centaurs avoid humans? If Dumbledore is so powerful, shouldn't he fight Voldemort? What is the most important language for wizards? Why are Mirrors
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Magical? These questions and so many more are addressed in this book and some of the answers are surprising, This book is a pleasant companion to the Harry Potter books.
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LibraryThing member albusisonholiday
A quick, easy read, although the book is two books outdated at this point. It's only a superficial overview of the mythological themes present in Harry Potter, but it offers a good grounding in the basics.
LibraryThing member magst
good compainon to the Harry Potter series!
LibraryThing member Moriquen
I started reading this book back to front, but as time went on I started picking out the questions I wanted answered. A lot of the things Colbert discusses aren't new to me. Many of these I've already identified when reading the books themselves. (The references to many of the Greek or Roman gods
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and the legends that accompany them, for instance.) But that is probably due to the fact that this is originally for meant children and partly due to the fact that I teach history myself and have to discuss many of these Gods with my pupils. I did enjoy those questions I didn't have the answer to at all! Show Less
LibraryThing member glade1
Enjoyed this book very much. While I was aware that the vast majority of Rowling's creatures were drawn from existing mythology and that most character names have significance, this book fleshed out some details for me. It is not comprehensive but is a fun read nonetheless.
LibraryThing member KatiBruneau
Fascinating! I am making a point to read every page.
LibraryThing member bookscantgetenough
I loved this book. It gave me a deeper look in the Harry Potter series and I began to see many connections to history and mythology. The author presented the information in a way that I could easily understand and still enjoy what he was telling me. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of
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LibraryThing member Shahnareads
I love all things Harry Potter. This book fits in nicely with the rest of my collection.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2001
Physical description
198 p.; 22 cm
ISBN
8711134372 / 9788711134375
Local notes
Omslag: Jesper Ejsing
Omslaget viser en meget ophidset troldmand med en svævende bog foran sig.
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "The magical worlds of Harry Potter" af Kim Langer
Forsiden har titlen: Harry Potters eventyrlige univers : en skatkiste af myter, sagn og fascinerende facts
Og "Ikke godkendt af J. K. Rowling"
Efterskrift: David Colbert
Omslaget viser en meget ophidset troldmand med en svævende bog foran sig.
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "The magical worlds of Harry Potter" af Kim Langer
Forsiden har titlen: Harry Potters eventyrlige univers : en skatkiste af myter, sagn og fascinerende facts
Og "Ikke godkendt af J. K. Rowling"
Efterskrift: David Colbert
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Pages
198
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| 823.914 |