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The Book of Werewolves

by Sabine Baring-gould

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This book, the first serious academic study of lycanthropy and "blood-lust" written in English, draws upon a vast body of observation, myth, and lore to examine werewolves as a widespread and persistent theme throughout history. Beyond the literary and historical study of lycanthropy, however, Baring-Gould also approaches this phenomenon from a medical perspective.

Synopsis:

Baring-Gould states that upon finding the superstition of werewolves so prevalent he decided to investigate the fascinating history and habits of these mythical creatures. Contents: Lycanthropy among the Ancients; The Werewolf in the North; Origin of the Scandinavian Werewolf; Werewolf in the Middle Ages; A Chapter of Horrors; Jean Grenier; Fork Lore Relating to Werewolves; Natural Causes of Lycanthropy; Mythological Origin of the Werewolf Myth; The Marechal De Rezt; A Galician Werewolf; Anomalous Case, The Human Hyaena; A Sermon of Werewolves.

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With the shocking histories of 10 famous cases, this classic blends science, superstition, and fiction to tell the full story of the werewolves among us. The first serious academic study of lycanthropy and "blood-lust" written in English, this book draws upon a vast body of observation, myth, and lore.

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ISBN:
9780486449968
Author:
Baring-gould, Sabine
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Baring-Gould, Sabine
Author:
Baring-Gould, S.
Author:
Baring-Gould, S.
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology - Folklore
Subject:
Supernatural
Subject:
Superstition
Subject:
Werewolves
Subject:
Animals, mythical
Subject:
Mythology-Folklore and Storytelling
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Occult
Publication Date:
20060519
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.48 lb
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"Synopsis" by , Baring-Gould states that upon finding the superstition of werewolves so prevalent he decided to investigate the fascinating history and habits of these mythical creatures. Contents: Lycanthropy among the Ancients; The Werewolf in the North; Origin of the Scandinavian Werewolf; Werewolf in the Middle Ages; A Chapter of Horrors; Jean Grenier; Fork Lore Relating to Werewolves; Natural Causes of Lycanthropy; Mythological Origin of the Werewolf Myth; The Marechal De Rezt; A Galician Werewolf; Anomalous Case, The Human Hyaena; A Sermon of Werewolves.
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With the shocking histories of 10 famous cases, this classic blends science, superstition, and fiction to tell the full story of the werewolves among us. The first serious academic study of lycanthropy and "blood-lust" written in English, this book draws upon a vast body of observation, myth, and lore.
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