description: There's a centuries-old trove of true history, folklore, and mythology behind Harry Potter's fantastic universe. Now back in time for the November 2002 release of the Warner Bros. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, his zillions of fans can school themselves in the fascinating reality that inspired J. K. Rowling, to learn more about the magical practices, creatures, and personalities that appear in the Harry Potter books.How did the Sorcerer's Stone get its power? Why must flux-weed be picked only when the moon is full? As the authors show, hippogriffs, veela, spells, arithmancy, broomsticks, and even Harry's terrifying foe, the Basilisk, all have a history dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. Alphabetically organized, each entry includes an overview of its magical subject, its roots in history, mythology, or literature, and fantastic illustrations straight from a medieval wizard's library.
language: English
title: The Sorcerer's Companion
titlecomplete: The Sorcerer's Companion
genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Childrens, Reference, Witches, Young Adult, Science Fiction Fantasy, Mythology, Fiction, Magic
ratings_count: 8420
publisher: Bt Bound