Author: Franklin, Anna.

All over the world magicians, shamans and witches work with animal powers. An animal familiar represents the species as a whole; not a wolf, but Wolf. Through this connection the shaman or witch can draw on the power of the whole species for its strength and abilities. Familiars analyzes pathworkings and dance; calling a familiar; shapeshifting; spirit flight; thought forms; and entering the Underworld, going on to detail particular animals, folk lore and names, associated deities, elements, plants, etc.