Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Référence, Social Science
AuthorTheresa Bane
SeriesMcfarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2020-288584
Reviews"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"-- Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts ., "a thorough resource"-- Library Journal ; "recommended"-- Choice ; "informative...extensive...comprehensive...impressive...highly recommended"-- Midwest Book Review ; "a solid and unusual reference work"-- Reference Reviews ; "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"-- Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts .
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal398.21/003
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisFrom 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., 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.