A FIELD GUIDE TO DEMONS, VAMPIRES, FALLEN ANGELS, AND OTHER SUBVERSIVE

Now back in print in a new gift format, the classicfield guide to the demons that have never stopped inhabiting our world.

If you met a werewolf on the eve of a full moon, would you know how to tell what he really was? Could you resist the dark charms of a vampire or the lure of a fallen angel? Did you know that therazor-sharp tail ofthe Mbulu of South Africa hasa mind of its own? Or that the Kuru-Pira of Brazil has eyes that glow like embersand fangs ripping from its mouth? In this updated edition ofA Field Guide to Demons, Carol and Dinah Mack bring to life some of the most horrific and fascinating creatures ever described in lore and legend. With a deft pen and global perspective,theyprofilemore than ninety bogies including demons, fairies, ghouls, mermaids, vampires, kelpies, werewolves, and more.

Readers will delight in exploring the origin, characteristics, and cultural significance of each creature. Organized by habitat,andoffering helpful dispelling and disarmingtechniques in every instance,A Field Guide to Demonswill entertain readers of all ages while shedding light on religious and cultural traditions from around the world. It is a must for students, writers, academics, aspiring demon watchers, and anyone interested in mythology or the occult.

This edition has a new foreword by Stephen Jones.

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