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Gary R Varner
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My latest book, Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men is now available through most online retailers. Illustrated with dozens of photographs from Viet Nam and Turkey, the UK and across the United States, this is a fascinating look at the ancient symbols and icons that continue to surface in our modern world.
The major influences in my life have been those early anthropologists, ethnologist and folklorists who studied the early and contemporary cultures of humankind, exploring the technology, rich oral traditions, folklore and religious structures that are still so abundant in the world.
The need for universal respect and enjoyment of our differences is paramount. To do otherwise only cheats us all of our common heritages.
Publication History:
Essays in Contemporary Paganism 2000
Sacred Wells: A Study in the History, Meaning, and Mythology of Holy Wells & Waters 2002
Water of life Water of Death: The Folklore and Mythology of Sacred Waters 2004
Menhirs, Dolmen and Circles of Stone: The Folklore and Magic of Sacred Stone 2004
The Mythic Forest, the Green Man and the Spirit of Nature 2006
Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life & Death: Ancient Symbolism in European and American Architecture 2006
The Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil 2007 (Available in both trade paper and in a special beautiful hardcover edition, titled The Roots of Witchcraft)
Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings Around the World - A Study in Comparative Mythology 2007
The Sword in Myth & Legend 2007
Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion 2007
The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War 2007
Maria Lionza: An Indigenous Goddess of Venezuela 2007
The Use & History of Amulets, Charms and Talismans 2008
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in European and American Architecture 2008
In progress: Charles G. Leland: Adventurer, Journalist, Folklorist - The Man & His Writings
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Accomplishments: Gary has been listed in successive editions of Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World and is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.
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The Use & History of Amulets, Charms and Talismans $15.95,
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The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War $15.95,
Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion $17.95,
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Green Men: Ancient Symbolism in Euro $15.95,
Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Be $21.95,
The Sword and Dagger in Myth & Legend $8.95,
The Roots of Witchcraft $21.5,
The Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil $15.95,
Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life & Death: Ancient Symboli $12.95,
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Water of Life--Water of Death: The Folklore and Mythology of $19.95,
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 | The Use & History of Amulets, Charms and Talismans by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner's first book of 2008 tells the tale of the amulet from the small goddess figurines of 30,000 BCE to contemporary crucifixes, saint's medals, copper bracelets, bladed weaponry, totem animals, "nail figures" from the Congo and Native American figures. Amulets used for healing, protection and spell-work are discussed in detail. Illustrated and indexed....
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 | Maria Lionza: An Indigenous Goddess of Venezuela by Gary R Varner Maria Lionza, a 16th century Indian girl is now a goddess to one-third to one-half of the people of Venezuela. Little known in the west, this book examines her life and the native traditions that have embraced her as well as the political clout that she has in the 21st century. This fascinating religion is a mixture of Native traditions, Santeria and Catholicism....
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Articles
 Leland Among the Indians by Gary R Varner A chapter in the forthcoming book, Charles Leland: Journalist, Adventurer, Folklorist by Gary R. Varner
 Charles G. Leland: Journalist, Adventurer, Folklorist by Gary R Varner A chapter from a new biography in progress on the 19th century folklorist best known for his book, "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches." A talented man, but was he a fraud?
Why Gods Exist by Gary R Varner A chapter from the new book by Gary R. Varner, "The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War" available from Amazon and other online stores....
Amulets for Health by Gary R Varner A short chapter from the new book by Gary R. Varner, "The Use & History of Amulets, Charms and Talismans."...
A review copy did you say?... by Gary R Varner An article about the bad reviews authors may receive......
The Nature of Hecate - Goddess of Witches by Gary R Varner A chapter from a book in progress by Gary R. Varner, "Hecate - The Witches'' Goddess."...
Merry Solstice...er...Happy Yule... by Gary R Varner No Matter What the Holiday is Called, The Message is the Same
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Are books and their readers becoming extinct? by Gary R Varner A new report on the decline in reading indicates more than one cause. ...
Antiquities: The Case for Cultural Diffusion by Gary R Varner An excerpt from "Mysteries of Native American Myth and Religion" by Gary R. Varner....
Halloween: An Ancient Day of Remembrance and Renewal by Gary R Varner Samhain, today known as "Halloween", is an ancient holy day to remember the dead, to welcome in the new year, and to shrug off unwanted "baggage" from the last year. This article discusses the history...
Creatures in the Mist reviewed by Library Journal by Gary R Varner The nations "bible of the library world" reviewed Gary R. Varner''s book, Creatures in the Mist in its August 15, 2007 issue....
Death in Folklore and Mythology by Gary R Varner How is death treated in mythology? Did the concept of death create the need for religion? An article by Gary R. Varner....
Folklorist Gary R. Varner to Appear at the 9th Annual Harvest Festival by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner, author of numerous books and articles on folklore and mythology will attend the 9th Annual Harvest Festival in Fair Oaks, California. ...
The Green Man and the Church by Gary R Varner An exerpt from a book on the Green Man released March 2006 from Algora Publishing. ...
St. George: Christian Dragon Slayer or Pagan Green Man? by Gary R Varner An excerpt from The Mythic Forest, the Green Man and the Spirit of Nature by Gary R. Varner....
Giant Lore Around the World by Gary R Varner More folklore from Creatures in the Mist by Gary R. Varner....
Gargoyles & Grotesques by Gary R Varner A short excerpt from a book now available from Lulu Press, "Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life and Death: Ancient Symbols in the Architecture of Europe and America", by Gary R. Varner...
Gargoyles and the Church by Gary R Varner A second excerpt from the book now available, "Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life and Death" by Gary R. Varner....
Native American Myth and Religion by Gary R Varner A chapter from a new book by Gary R. Varner, "The Mysteries of Native American Myth & Religion." ...
Good Witch, Bad Witch: The Witch in History by Gary R Varner The witch is perhaps the most feared person around the world--not the Wiccan of today that values nature and the goodness that can be had through worship of a Goddess and God, but a person who strives...
Mythology: An Ancient Record of Man's Past by Gary R Varner An excerpt from the new book by Gary R. Varner, Mysteries of Native American Myth & Religion. ...
The Mythology of the Green Man by Gary R Varner An excerpt from "The Mythic Forest, the Green Man and the Spirit of Nature", published by Algora Publishing....
The Use of Magic in Christianity by Gary R Varner An excerpt from the recently released book, The Dark Wind: Witches & The Concept of Evil by Gary R. Varner.
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Creatures in the Mist Soon to be Available by Gary R Varner Algora Publishing has just released Gary R. Varner''s newest book, Creatures in the Mist....
Shaman or Witch? by Gary R Varner An excerpt from the new book, The Dark Wind: Witches and the Concept of Evil by Gary R. Varner...
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News
 Gods of Man available for advance orders from Amazon.com by Gary R Varner The new book by Gary R. Varner, The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature-God of War is now available from Amazon....
Mysteries of Native American Myth & Religion Available from Amazon.com by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner''s book on Native American culture and mythology is now available from online retailers. ...
Creatures in the Mist Now Available in Hardcover by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner''s book on mythic creatures now available in hardcover edition....
New Book on Witchcraft and The Continuing Witch Hunts Published by Gary R Varner Press Release From PRLeap...
"Creatures in the Mist"--A new look at ancient myths and mythic creatures by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner's latest work, Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings Around the World--A study in comparative mythology is now available....
The Mythic Forest, the Green Man and the Spirit of Nature Now in Hardcover by Gary R Varner Varner''s latest book on world folklore and mythology, recently released in trade paper from Algora Publishing, is now avaiilable in hardcover. ...
New Painter of Mythic Art Opens Shop by Gary R Varner An artist friend has recently opened a new online shop for prints of mythic images, including mermaids, faries, Celtic gods and goddesses, Merlin, the Green Man and more. Check it out!...
Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life & Death Released by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner''s latest book on the symbolism of architecture released through Lulu.com....
Creatures in the Mist” by Gary R. Varner signed with Algora Publishing by Gary R Varner New book on folklore by Gary R. Varner finds a publishing home....
Gary R. Varner's Interview on What a World Radio Postponed by Gary R Varner Folklorist Gary R. Varner will guest on Nevyn Campanella''s What a World Radio show...sometime in February 2006...
The Druid Network Review of "Menhirs, Dolmen and Circles of Stone" by Gary R Varner A new book review by Britain''s foremost Druid website, The Druid Network....
Circle Magazine Publishes Article by Gary R. Varner by Gary R Varner "May Day: Festival of the Trees", written by Gary R. Varner published by Circle Magazine....
New Contract Signed for Green Man Book by Gary R. Varner by Gary R Varner Folklorist Gary R. Varner signs new contract with Algora Publishing....
Folklorist/writer Gary R. Varner to Appear at the 2005 Wordstock Book Fair by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner will be at the Portland Annual Festival of the Book, April 23, 2005....
New Book on the Folklore of Sacred Waters to be Released January 1, 2005 by Gary R Varner New folklore book by Gary R. Varner to be released....
New Book on Folklore Featured at the 2004 Frankfurt Book Fair by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner's new book on folklore featured at the Frankfurt Book Fair....
Newest Book by Gary R. Varner on the Folklore of Sacred Stones to be Released Oct. 1, 2004 by Gary R Varner The newest book on folklore, mythology and sacred sites by Gary R. Varner to be available October 1, 2004 from Algora Publishing....
Gary R. Varner on New Age Journal Chat Once Again! by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner to be featured in the New Age Journal author chat on March 22, 2004....
Join Gary R. Varner in the Rescheduled Authors Chat on February 25th, 2004 by Gary R Varner Chat with Gary R. Varner about his books and writing on February 25, 2004 at www.New-Age-Books.com....
Contracts signed for two new books by Gary R. Varner by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner, author of Essays in Contemporary Paganism and Sacred Wells has signed two new contracts for 2004....
Join Gary R. Varner in a Chat at http://www.New-Age-Books.com by Gary R Varner On February 11, 2004 author Gary R. Varner will be featured in a special chat session for the New Age Web Works. ...
Sign up for an advance notice for Water of Life--Water of Death by Gary R. Varner by Gary R Varner Get on the mailing list for an advance notification of Gary R. Varner's next book at discount prices....
Sacred Wells Reviewed by the Druid Network by Gary R Varner Emma Restall Orr, former Co-Chief Druid of the British Druid Order, has recently reviewed Gary R. Varner''s book, Sacred Wells. ...
Essays in Contemporary Paganism Reviewed by the Book Review Cafe by Gary R Varner Essays in Contemporary Paganism by Gary R. Varner has been reviewed by the Book Review Cafe....
Sacred Wells" Now Available in Ebook Form from Publish America by Gary R Varner Gary R. Varner''s study on holy wells and waters was just released as an ebook from Publish America at $5.95! Copies my be obtained on line at www.publishamerica.com/shopping/shopquery.asp?ccode=1-591...
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Events
 Folklorist Gary R. Varner to Appear at the 9th Annual Harvest Festival 9/22/2007 Folklorist Gary R. Varner, author of The Mythic Forest, the Green Man and the Spirit of Nature; The Dark Wind and Sacred Wells will appear on Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23, 2007 at the 9th Annual Gathering of Spirits Harvest Festival in Fa...
Folklorist Gary R. Varner to Appear at the 2005 Wordstock Book Fair 4/23/2005 Folklorist/writer Gary R. Varner to appear at the Portland Annual Festival of the Book....
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| The Hunger Site
A quick and free way to contribute food, medicine, medical treatments and books to the needy as well as protecting rainforest land and providing food and care for animals.
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Gary R. Varner's Bookshop for Folklore & Mythology
A direct link to my book bookshop at Lulu Press where several of my newest titles can be found.
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Folklore, History & the Study of Myth
My folklore site featuring my books, events, blogs, and more. Please stop by and sign the guest book.
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Algora Publishing
The publisher of three of my newest books on folklore and mythology. Algora will be releasing my third book from them in March, called Creatures in the Mist: Little People, Wild Men and Spirit Beings Around the World.
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Additional information
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| SACRED WELLS: A STUDY IN THE HISTORY, MEANING, AND MYTHOLOGY OF HOLY WELLS AND WATERS is available from Publish America Book Publishers. This book, illustrated with photographs by the author, contains a vast amount of information on the history, mythology, folklore, traditions and continuing rituals associated with holy wells and sacred waters. SACRED WELLS also contains a section on the sacred wells and waters of the indigenous peoples of America, which have long been neglected in the study of these fascinating sacred sites.
Gary's other undertakings include another volume on the folklore of sacred waters published by PublishAmerica. WATER OF LIFE-WATER OF DEATH: THE FOKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY OF SACRED WATER expands upon the folklore and legends from around the world, including Native American lore, and also offers site specific explorations. Also included are a number of original photographs taken by the author. MENHIRS, DOLMEN AND CIRCLES OF STONE is an exploration of megaliths and sacred stone sites around the world and associated folklore and mythology. This book also contains many original photographs of such sites as Stonehenge and Avebury as well as sacred Native American sites.
Gary's 2006 offerings include THE MYTHIC FOREST, THE GREEN MAN AND THE SPIRIT OF NATURE which is a global analysis of the Green Man tradition in folklore from the Old World to the New. It is also a book about the folklore and mythology of tree and forest lore and contains many never before published photos of the Green Man in Wales, Ireland, England and across the United States. A must for those interested in nature lore and the Green Man archetype. He has also released a book on the ancient symbolism found in European and American architecture called "Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life & Death." Illustrated with over 50 photos of gargoyles, grotesques and other creatures and symbols, this book is a must for anyone interested in symbolism, folklore and architectural history. It is an area many find fascinating but also an area with almost no serious study devoted to it.
Six books for 2007 include Algora Publishing's CREATURES IN THE MIST: LITTLE PEOPLE, WILD MEN AND SPIRIT BEINGS AROUND THE WORLD and, from Lulu Press, THE DARK WIND: WITCHES and THE CONCEPT OF EVIL,THE ROOTS OF WITCHCRAFT, THE SWORD IN MYTH & LEGEND, MYSTERIES OF NATIVE AMERICAN MYTH AND RELIGION, and the latest, THE GODS OF MAN: GODS OF NATURE - GOD OF WAR.
Varner's first book in 2008 is now available. THE USE & HISTORY OF AMULETS, CHARMS AND TALISMANS is a fascinating story of the development and continued use of both unusual and everyday items to obtain health, good luck, success and influence with the gods. This book is illustrated, footnoted and indexed.
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