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A Field Guide To Demons, Vampires, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

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A Field Guide To Demons, Vampires, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

The field guide to some of the most horrific and fascinating creatures found in mythology and legend.

Did you know the Mbulu of South Africa has a razor sharp tail with a mind of its own? Or that the Kuru-Pira of Brazil has eyes that glow like embers, and fangs ripping from its mouth? In this updated edition of A Field Guide to Demons, Carol and Dinah Mack bring to life some of the most horrific and fascinating creatures ever described in mythology and legend. With a deft pen and global perspective, the Macks profile over ninety bogies including: mermaids, ghouls, vampires, kelpies, werewolves, and more.

Readers will delight in exploring the origin, characteristics, and cultural significance of each creature. Organized by "habitat," this book will entertain readers of all ages, while shedding light on religious and cultural ideals from around the world. With vivid details and highly researched entries, A Field Guide to Demons is a must have for academics, writers, students, and anyone interested in mythology or the occult.

40 black-and-white illustrations

Reviewer: Terri

Review: Nov 29, 2011

Night Owl Book Review for A Field Guide To Demons, Vampires, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits

Genre(s): Urban Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires, Werewolves, Shapeshifters, Witches

This is a different type of book. It is exactly what it says it is though, a field guide. As you open this book, you will notice a very large table of contents. It's over 4 pages long! Don't panic because the first section is an introduction to this field guide, a how to use it and a few more basic instructions such as how to identify a basic demon. The remaining sections are different types of mystical

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