{"product_id":"myths-and-legends-of-the-canary-islands-guanche-folklore-volcanic-magic-and-dark-island-history-9798198785328","title":"Myths and Legends of the Canary Islands: Guanche Folklore, Volcanic Magic, and Dark Island History","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): G. Hughes | L. T. James\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond the resorts lies an ancient world of fire, blood, and magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Canary Islands are known as a paradise, but beneath the sun-drenched beaches and luxury hotels lies an archipelago forged in catastrophic volcanic fire and a brutal, blood-soaked history. Long before the Spanish conquistadors arrived, these isolated islands were ruled by the Guanches-a fierce, deeply spiritual indigenous people who worshipped the sun, feared the demons of the lava tubes, and practiced secret mummification in the deep ravines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyths and Legends of the Canary Islands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, you will journey away from the tourist coasts and into the mist-shrouded laurel forests, the barren volcanic deserts, and the pitch-black caves of the archipelago. This captivating collection explores the terrifying cryptozoology, dark historical tragedies, and enduring supernatural folklore that shaped the Canary Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into the volcanic ash and discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tibicenas of Gran Canaria: \u003c\/b\u003e The terrifying, red-eyed demonic hounds that stalked the volcanic craters under the cover of darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ghost Island of San Borond�n: \u003c\/b\u003e The massive, phantom \"Canarian Atlantis\" that appears to sailors before dissolving into the mist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Witches of El Cedro: \u003c\/b\u003e The deeply held superstitions of shape-shifting covens practicing dark magic in the ancient forests of La Gomera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Light of Mafasca: \u003c\/b\u003e The chilling, intelligent ball of light that still chases late-night travelers across the deserts of Fuerteventura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of dark tourism, ancient mythology, and Spanish history, this book pulls back the veil on the deepest, most terrifying secrets of the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eListen to the wind in the ravines. The island spirits never left.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890237784215,"sku":"9798198785328","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798198785328.webp?v=1781179215","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/myths-and-legends-of-the-canary-islands-guanche-folklore-volcanic-magic-and-dark-island-history-9798198785328","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}