The Vampire Book
The Encyclopedia of the Undead (The Real Unexplained! Collection)
What's it about
Ever wondered what's real and what's myth in the world of vampires? This encyclopedia sinks its teeth into centuries of folklore, history, and pop culture to reveal the true origins of the undead, separating chilling fact from blood-curdling fiction. You'll go beyond Dracula and explore global vampire legends, from the Aswang of the Philippines to the Strigoi of Romania. Uncover the historical events and medical phenomena that fueled these dark tales and learn how the vampire archetype has evolved into the modern icon we know today.
Meet the author
J. Gordon Melton is the Distinguished Professor of American Religious History at Baylor University and one of the world's foremost scholars on religion and new religious movements. His lifelong academic fascination with how belief systems shape cultures led him to meticulously research the mythologies surrounding creatures of the night. This deep scholarly inquiry allowed him to compile The Vampire Book, separating historical fact from folkloric fiction to create the definitive encyclopedia on the undead for both enthusiasts and academics alike.
What's it about
Ever wondered what's real and what's myth in the world of vampires? This encyclopedia sinks its teeth into centuries of folklore, history, and pop culture to reveal the true origins of the undead, separating chilling fact from blood-curdling fiction. You'll go beyond Dracula and explore global vampire legends, from the Aswang of the Philippines to the Strigoi of Romania. Uncover the historical events and medical phenomena that fueled these dark tales and learn how the vampire archetype has evolved into the modern icon we know today.
Meet the author
J. Gordon Melton is the Distinguished Professor of American Religious History at Baylor University and one of the world's foremost scholars on religion and new religious movements. His lifelong academic fascination with how belief systems shape cultures led him to meticulously research the mythologies surrounding creatures of the night. This deep scholarly inquiry allowed him to compile The Vampire Book, separating historical fact from folkloric fiction to create the definitive encyclopedia on the undead for both enthusiasts and academics alike.
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