Origins of Vampire Legends
Category: origins book
Mark Jenkins delves into a captivating history that utilizes the most up-to-date science, anthropological research, and archaeological findings to investigate the origins of vampire legends. He offers a mesmerizing historical and folkloric background on the notion of immortal creatures who elude death by consuming the life force of others. Vampire stories have their roots in ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, and have thrived across centuries and continents due to superstition, eroticism, fear of illness and death, and the persistent belief in malevolent spirits.
In "Vampire Forensics," Jenkins delves deep into vampire lore to uncover the historical realities concealed within frightening tales. He uncovers artifacts like pieces of Persian pottery depicting blood-drinking demons, as well as the astonishing discovery made by National Geographic archaeologist Matteo Borrini of a 16th-century Venetian grave containing a plague victim believed to be a vampire. Additionally, Jenkins examines the infamous Transylvanian castle associated with "Vlad the Impaler," whose brutal cruelty is legendary.
Jenkins guides readers through centuries of myths and legends, expanding on the traditional narrative and melding superstition, psychology, and science to create a compelling exploration that will captivate fans of Anne Rice as well as scholarly researchers in the fields of archaeology and mythology.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | National Geographic; First Edition (February 16, 2010) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 256 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1426206070 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1426206078 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.02 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #796,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,050 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #2,106 in Occultism #3,042 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) | ||||
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