Werewolves (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162622101)

Werewolves by O'Donnell, Elliott is a book that explores the mythology and folklore surrounding these legendary creatures. The book delves into the history of werewolves, tracing their origins back to ancient times and examining how the legend has evolved over the centuries. It also looks at the different cultural interpretations of werewolves, from the European werewolf to the Native American skinwalker. The book discusses the various characteristics and abilities attributed to werewolves, such as their shapeshifting abilities and their vulnerability to silver. It also examines the psychological and cultural significance of werewolves, exploring why they continue to captivate our imaginations to this day. The book is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the most enduring and fascinating legends in human history.Contents: what is a werewolf; werewolf metamorphosis compared with other branches of lycanthropy; spirits of werewolves; how to become a werewolf; werewolves and exorcism; werewolf in the British Isles, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Balkan Peninsula, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Lapland, Finland, Russia and Siberia; werewolves and vampires and ghouls; lycanthropous brook in the Harz Mountains, or the case of the Countess Hilda Von Breber; werewolves and Maras of Denmark.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elliott O'Donnell
ISBN-10: 1162622105
ISBN-13: 9781162622101
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.62d