Werewolves A Handbook of History & Lore of the Creatures of the Night
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
07.07.2026
Abbildungen
color illustrations
Verlag
Quarto PublishingSeitenzahl
168
Maße (L/B/H)
21,6/14,6/1,7 cm
Gewicht
440 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-57715-559-1
Are you afraid of the big, bad wolf? From ancient folklore to modern popular culture, werewolves have both fascinated and frightened. From where did tales of this often misunderstood monster emerge? And how has the idea of werewolf transformation evolved over the centuries?
Arriving just in time for director Robert Eggers’s next folklore masterpiece Werewulf (2026), Werewolves explores the historical origins of werewolf mythology, examining everything from early stories of werewolf curses across various cultures to their appearance in timeless fairy- and folktales. Featuring stunning wood-cut style illustrations and tea-stained pages, this book is the ultimate guide to lycanthropy. Discover what truly defines a werewolf, how the full moon and silver became integral to their lore, and how attitudes around these powerful creatures have shifted over time. This well-researched guide offers a deep dive into werewolf mythology, separating fact from fiction in an engaging way. Learn all about these captivating monsters, including:
- The transmogrification (or transformation) process
- Ancient myths and legends of werewolves
- Popular werewolves in literature and film
The deep connection to vampires - And more!
Whether you’re a werewolf enthusiast, on Team Vampire and want to understand your adversary better, a horror fanatic, or a lover of paranormal and supernatural fantasy, Werewolves is the perfect source for all your burning questions about these iconic creatures.
The Folklore Legends series summons the mythical, magical, and mysterious creatures of lore out of the shadows with in-depth explorations of their stories and histories. Featuring original, woodcut illustrations and tales both famous and forgotten, these display-worthy volumes reveal the common traits, cultural variations, and appearances of these legendary beings across time and around the world.
The series includes: Witchcraft, Vampires, Dragons, and Mermaids.
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