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Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology - by Theresa Bane (Paperback)

Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology - by  Theresa Bane (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The present work is a reprint of the illustrated case-bound edition of Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology, first published in 2010 by McFarland"--T.p. verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"a solid and unusual reference work"--<i>Reference Reviews</i><br><br>"a thorough resource"--<i>Library Journal</i>; "recommended"--<i>Choice<i><br><br>"informative...extensive...comprehensive...impressive...highly recommended"--<i>Midwest Book Review</i><br><br>"the bibliography is impressive, to say the least, and if scholars were taking up a study of vampire mythology, this would be the volume to start with for the invaluable list of sources alone...a treasure trove of fascinating and horrifying details...useful, well conceived, and a terrific source of bibliographic material. Bane has done mythology studies and popular culture a service"--<i>Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Vampirologist <b>Theresa Bane</b> has been featured on many television, radio, and podcasts for her expertise on the undead. A die-hard gamer, she lives in Staunton, Virginia.

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