Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology

by Theresa Bane

Overview

From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind's deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus," includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476681771
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	04/30/2020
Series:	McFarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias
Pages:	207
Sales rank:	218,997
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.42(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Theresa Bane, a professional vampirologist, has appeared on numerous podcasts, television, and radio shows for her expertise on the undead and is the author of other books on unusual phenomena. She lives in Staunton, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface     
Introduction     

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA     

Bibliography     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

a thorough resource”—Library Journal; “recommended”—Choice

From the Publisher

informative...extensive...comprehensive...impressive...highly recommended

Midwest Book Review

recommended

Choice

a thorough resource

Library Journal

Gr 9 Up—A self-proclaimed vampirologist (who doesn't believe in the creatures) covers diverse beliefs about vampires and their origins, from early accounts through to myths that persist today. Species such as Aluka, Gaki, Ramanga, and Zemu appear in the more than 600 authoritative and clearly written A-Z entries, many of which close with source material and cross-references. Many vampire types are not included, for instance fictional (author-created) or cryptozoological (legendary animal) creatures. As this encyclopedia is limited in coverage to mythology (no mentions of Twilight here), it will appeal primarily to readers intrigued with the broader topic of vampires.—Cara Moffett, formerly at Cumberland University Vise Library, Lebanon, TN

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