June 2010
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Weiser Field Guide to Cryptozoology: Werewolves,...
The Weiser Field Guide to Cryptozoology includes information, interviews, and stories about forty different cryptids seen in various places all over the world by credible eyewitnesses like policemen, rangers, and doctors. Readers will learn where and how to find flying humanoids, hairy humanoids, giants of all kinds including rabbits, bats and spiders, goblins, vampires, werewolves, demons,...
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The Modern Vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
A Little Less Ritual and a Little More Fun:The Modern Vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Stacey Abbott). Stacey Abbott takes us on a point-by-point interpretation of the iconography and mythology transported in “Buffy”, arguing for a new picture of the vampire that is less ritual and a lot more fun. You can read and download the FULL TEXT ARTICLE (pdf) here.
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From the Order of the Dragon to Dracula. Origins...
Constantin Rezachevici explores the basic misconceptions about the origin of the name “Dracula” in this interesting article. Abstract The name “Dracula” has witnessed periods of both brilliance and fame. It became famous in the second half of the fifteenth century through the actions of Vlad Tepes (Dracula), ruler of Wallachia (1448, 1456-1462, 1476). It has continued to...
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