Theresa Bane Books

Exploring a rich tapestry of folklore, this collection features 17 captivating tales, each paired with a home-style recipe. Readers will encounter intriguing narratives like "Wait Until Spring," which warns against tempting fate, and "Jack and the Robbers," where Jack faces off with Wild Hair Willy. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations and a foreword by a historian, the stories invite readers to indulge in both culinary and literary delights, making it a perfect companion for cozy storytelling sessions.

Exploring humanity's enduring fascination with the vampire myth, this encyclopedia offers nearly 600 entries detailing various species from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus." It traces the evolution of vampire lore from oral history to modern interpretations, providing in-depth descriptions and historical context for each mythological creature. The comprehensive nature of the content reveals the diverse cultural fears and beliefs surrounding vampires throughout history.

The heavens and hells as well as kingdoms far, far away are places we often hear descriptions and tales of but can never see or visit. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from al A'raf the limbo of Islam to Zulal, one of the many streams which run through Paradise, includes over 800 different locations from a wide range of folklores, mythologies, and religions from all across the globe.

Exploring a vast array of magical and mythical items from global folklore, this encyclopedia offers over a thousand detailed entries. Each entry delves into the origins, wielders, and magical properties of items, such as Fenriswulf's chains and Baba Yaga's hut. The work stands out for its thoroughness, reflecting original source material and providing a comprehensive cross-reference system along with an extensive bibliography, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Exploring the vast realm of folklore and mythology, this comprehensive catalog delves into over 1,000 humanoid species and beings, ranging from Titans and Valkyries to yokai and biblical giants. Each entry highlights the unique attributes, stories, and cultural significance of these immense and preternatural figures, showcasing their roles in various traditions and their interactions with humanity. This book serves as an extensive reference for enthusiasts of mythological lore and the diverse representations of humanoid beings across cultures.

Exploring the edges of myth and folklore, this encyclopedia presents over 2,200 monsters that have challenged and aided humanity throughout history. Each entry details the appearance, behavior, and cultural origins of both famous and lesser-known creatures from global traditions, offering a comprehensive look at the fantastical beings that populate our stories and legends.

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.

Historic Greensboro, North Carolina, is infested with ghosts. Go "behind the scenes" to meet some of the city's most famous haunted areas. You'll learn the history surrounding each haunting and hear frightening eyewitness accounts. Find out why nothing has grown in the Devil's Tramping Ground for more than 200 years. Learn the connection between the famous Lydia ghost and the phantom hitchhiker that has been scaring drivers since the 1920s, or is the phantom even older? Tremble as you hear the stories of the vampire beast's killing sprees. Read about ghostly Revolutionary soldiers, a piano player and miner spirits, poltergeist, and other unsettled souls that call the city of Greensboro home. Stop by for a visit...if you dare.

"This volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. Entries offer descriptions, demon's origins, appearance, and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that populate the earth and plague mankind"--Provided by publisher.