Vampire History And Lore
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Vampire History and Lore
Author | : Stuart A. Kallen |
Publsiher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Vampires |
ISBN | : 9781601522092 |
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Throughout history vampires have been viewed as hideously repellant, strikingly attractive, dangerously evil, and piteously gloomy. This title explores vampire beliefs from the blood sucking beasts of ancient times to the immortal teen heartthrobs of the twenty-first century.
Vampires
Author | : Aubrey Sherman |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2014-07-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781440580772 |
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A thrilling treasury of vampire lore! Since the seventeenth century, people have been frightened, mesmerized, and fascinated by the terrifying tales of vampires. In this book, you'll uncover the history and mystery behind these bloodthirsty monsters with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Bosnian Lampir, whose disease-ridden corpse spread infection and death throughout villages, to Bram Stoker's charming Dracula, who helped define modern-day vampires, the wicked stories surrounding these nocturnal beings are sure to captivate anyone who has ever wondered about these shadow-loving creatures. Whether you're interested in exploring the culture of vampires or just want to learn more about their supernatural abilities, you'll discover dozens of compelling tales, historical accounts, and haunting legends that shed some light on these sinister beings. Complete with detailed illustrations, Vampires reveals the dark allure and gruesome power of these creatures of the night.
The Vampire Book
Author | : DK |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 95 |
Release | : 2009-09-21 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780756664442 |
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Vampires have always fascinated and frightened, and now their reach goes beyond horror-flick fans. Teens the world over have fallen under the spell of these mysterious, blood-sucking, and oh-so-alluring beings! From Buffy to Twilight, vampire fans have gotten smarter and savvier, and this is the book for them. Learn how vampires live, how they avoid capture, and why they're so darn attractive. Also trace the history of vampire lore--in literature, movies, and on television--from the woods of Transylvania to the modern-day high school. Chock full of info and insight, each gorgeous page will draw in readers of every age, with innovative styling, never-before-seen imagery, and deliciously wicked design. Perhaps this enticing tome is best read while wearing a garlic necklace . . .
Vampire In Europe
Author | : Summers |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 359 |
Release | : 2013-10-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781136202612 |
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First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Vampire Lore
Author | : Jan Louis Perkowski |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 654 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : IND:30000126696867 |
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Lore and Lust
Author | : Karla Nikole |
Publsiher | : Karla Nikole Publishing |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2020-08-31 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1735589802 |
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Queer and gay vampire romance series set in modern-day society (England, Italy and Japan). Slow burn, multi-cultural friends-to-lovers romance where love is love, no questions asked. Mature content.
Vampires
Author | : Agnes Hollyhock |
Publsiher | : Wellfleet Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-08-13 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 9780760390245 |
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Rediscover the precursors to and the cultural and historical ancestors of the modern-day vampire—the most powerful of all the forms taken by the undead—in this hauntingly illustrated volume. The idea of a supernatural being with a neverending, insatiable appetite for blood or human viscera has plagued the human mind for centuries, appearing in mythology and folklore from all corners of the world. Why were people of the past so concerned with such a creature? What worries and anxieties about human nature and existence could conjure up such a monster? Those of us in the present day are no less fascinated, taking these tales and reinventing and revitalizing them to embody our fears and desires in equal turn, ensuring that these undead beings will truly live on forever. Vampires explores the imagination, stories, and culture of these bloodthirsty creatures of the night by reintroducing the very first beliefs of vampires across a wide variety of cultures and geographic regions. Learn the history of your favorite monsters and their characteristics such as: Shroud Eaters: German vampires who feed on their burial shrouds, other corpses, psychic energy, and human flesh Strigoi: Medieval vampires from Slavic folklore. One story associated with them may have been the origin of vampires drinking blood from their victims' throats. Jiangshi: An undead revenant from China. They are said to derive their supernatural powers from the moon, so are at their weakest during the day or on a new moon. Dhampirs: Monsters, or misunderstood? The children of vampires and humans, Balkan folklore suggests that dhampirs make the ideal vampire hunters, as they can eliminate vampires with any tools at their disposal. and more! Featuring intricate illustrations, this ghoulish handbook looks back to the folklore throughout the centuries of the undead. Find the vampires you never knew existed and reveal the history of the undead.
Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology
Author | : Theresa Bane |
Publsiher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2012-06-21 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780786455812 |
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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.