The Book of Were-Wolves (Classic Reprint): Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition: Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore a chilling study of lycanthropy that flows from ancient myth to medieval trial, and into modern understanding.
In this nonfiction volume, Sabine Baring-Gould surveys the terrible superstition of were-wolves, tracing its roots through Norse legends, European folklore, and dramatic case histories. The book blends myth, folklore, and early medical thinking to illuminate how beliefs about the wolf within shaped cultures, laws, and lives. Readers will find a careful examination of natural explanations, psychological factors, and the cultural context that gave rise to tales of transformation, ritual danger, and fear.
- How were-wolves appear across myth, folklore, and historical records
- The shift from superstition to attempts at medical and psychological explanations
- Notable trials, confessions, and sensational stories from different regions
- The author’s perspective on why these tales endured and what they reveal about the human mind
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