Baring-Gould's Classic on Werewolves Still Ignites Interest!

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	• The Book of Werewolves (Forgotten Books) Sabine Baring-Gould Forgotten Books, 2008 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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Book of Werewolves

Written in the 1860's but still holding up to the test of time this book ranks as a classic of European lore on lycanthropy/shapeshifting in particular pertaining to werewolves. Worth its weight in gold just for the two chapters on Scandinavian wolf lore, and the idea that the viking berserkers were werewolves/shapeshifters. But besides that there is plenty of folklore on werewolves/shapeshifting in eastern Europe, France, and various other places in Europe. Also historical documentation of medieval serial killers who were alleged to be werewolves is recounted, as well as Baring-Goulds own encounters with local werewolf legends that had people in fear to go in the woods alone in various locales in France that he visited. The only fault I see with this book is that even though for a book written when it was it really covers a lot of bases the vast amount of Celtic shapeshifting/werewolf lore that exists is not included. Regardless this book still remains a timeless classic work.

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The Finest Factual Account To Date

This book is by far the finest factual account of lycanthropy that exists. It delves into the actual cause of the disease and gives vivid, stirring accounts with historic facts. The most truthful, non-fluff werewolf book you will ever read. If you want the truth and are willing to stomach the depravity of humankind, then definitely pick up the book. It is a classic read that has yet to be duplicated in quality or substance.

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Serial Killers of the Middle Ages

This book is an example of the Victorian type of scholarship that ropes in everything that could concievably have something to do with the topic at hand. This means you get lots of interesting things around the edges. It should have made the book longer though. I was rather disappointed. This is why I only gave the book 3 stars. It's great stuff but the book should be thicker.
A lot of the material centers on medieval France. It becomes pretty clear that what was known as a 'werewolf' at that time was what we would now call a 'serial killer' of a certain type, a modern example being Jeffrey Dahlmer. I wound up giving my copy to a friend who is an amateur criminologist, to be shared with her daughter the vampire expert.

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Baring-Gould's Classic on Werewolves Still Ignites Interest!

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was a Vicar in the Church of England in Devon, an archaeologist, folklorist, historian and a prolific author. Baring-Gould was also a bit eccentric. He reputedly taught classes with a pet bat on his shoulder. He is best known for writing the hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers'.

This book is one of the most cited references about werewolves. The Book of the werewolf takes a rationalistic approach to the subject.

The book starts off with a straightforward academic review of the literature of shape-shifting; however, starting with Chapter XI, the narrative takes a strange turn into sensationalistic 'true crime' case-studies of cannibals, grave desecrators, and blood fetishists, which have a tenuous connection with lycanthropy. This includes an extended treatment of the case of Giles de Rais, the notorious associate of Joan of Arc, who was convicted and executed for necrosadistic crimes. Margaret Murray had a controversial theory about this subject

All that aside, if you are the least bit interested in Lycanthropy, you have to read this book!

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"Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was a Vicar in the Church of England in Devon, an archaeologist, folklorist, historian and a prolific author. Baring-Gould was also a bit eccentric. He reputedly taught classes with a pet bat on his shoulder. He is best known for writing the hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers'.

This book is one of the most cited references about werewolves. The Book of the Were-Wolf takes a rationalistic approach to the subject.

The book starts off with a straightforward academic review of the literature of shape-shifting; however, starting with Chapter XI, the narrative takes a strange turn into sensationalistic 'true crime' case-studies of cannibals, grave desecrators, and blood fetishists, which have a tenuous connection with lycanthropy. This includes an extended treatment of the case of Giles de Rais, the notorious associate of Joan of Arc, who was convicted and executed for necrosadistic crimes. Margaret Murray had a controversial theory about this subject." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Introductory; Lycanthropy Among The Ancients; The Were-wolf In The North; The Origin Of The Scandinavian Were-wolf; The Were-wolf In The Middle-ages; A Chamber Of Horrors; Jean Grenier; Folk-lore Relating To Were-wolves; Natural Causes Of Lycanthropy; Mythological Origin Of The Were-wolf Myth; The MarÉchal De Retz.-i. The Investigation Of Charges; The MarÉchal De Retz.--ii. The Trial; MarÉchal De Retz.--iii. The Sentence And Execution; A Galician Were-wolf; Anomalous Case.--the Human HyÆna; A Sermon On Were -wolves; Endnotes

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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

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