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Focusing on the mythological lore of shape-shifters, this seminal work by Sabine Baring-Gould is recognized as the first serious academic study of werewolves. It has become a foundational text in lycanthropy research, as noted by cryptozoologist Loren Coleman. The book explores various facets of werewolf mythology, including connections to crimes such as serial murders and cannibalism, showcasing Baring-Gould's visionary approach to the subject. His extensive scholarship includes over five hundred literary works, marking him as a significant figure in folklore studies.
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The Book of Werewolves, Sabine Baring-Gould
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Book of Werewolves
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sabine Baring-Gould
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9781605201139
- Category
- Myths / Legends
- Description
- Focusing on the mythological lore of shape-shifters, this seminal work by Sabine Baring-Gould is recognized as the first serious academic study of werewolves. It has become a foundational text in lycanthropy research, as noted by cryptozoologist Loren Coleman. The book explores various facets of werewolf mythology, including connections to crimes such as serial murders and cannibalism, showcasing Baring-Gould's visionary approach to the subject. His extensive scholarship includes over five hundred literary works, marking him as a significant figure in folklore studies.