The Book of Werewolves
Sabine Baring-Gould
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The Book of Werewolves by Sabine Baring-Gould delves into the fascinating world of lycanthropy, exploring the myths and legends that have surrounded werewolves throughout history. From ancient civilizations to the Victorian Era, this work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories and beliefs that have shaped our understanding of these enigmatic creatures.
In this engaging examination, Baring-Gould presents a rich tapestry of folklore, detailing the various cultural interpretations of werewolves across different societies. The book not only recounts chilling tales but also investigates the psychological and social implications of these legends, providing insight into humanity's enduring fascination with transformation and the duality of man.
With its scholarly approach and vivid storytelling, The Book of Werewolves stands out as a significant contribution to the study of mythology and folklore, appealing to both enthusiasts of the supernatural and those interested in the cultural history of belief systems.
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A real treat from the wonderful volunteers of LibriVOX
Vivia
To Heck with the glut (great onomonopoeia--glut) of vampire fiction out there, which tempts this reader not at all. This is a Victorian clergyman's survey of NON-fiction claims from many centuries and regions of the world. Who on earth would choose made-up over this?? From the dearth of reviews, the answer seems to be 'just about everybody,' but I think that has to be because they haven't found wonderful LibriVox yet. Some of the readers sound like professional voices . Others are non-native speakers who are probably volunteering partly as a way to improve their English. I like and admire them all! Whatever may be YOUR reason for volunteering, I am in awe of your commitment and the results and just your willingness to give of your precious energy and time to strangers. I'm sure I speak for many many others who are just blown away by LibriVOX!
Exhaustive look at all things werewolf and related- disturbing!
kerriganm
Lots of information, some only tangentially connected to werewolves. The folklore bits are very informative. Bits about cannibals and mass murderers seem a bit far afield to me. Much of the content is given to historically documented instances of men who tortured and murdered many children- at least one claimed many hundreds. The fact that much of this information seems to come from court reports and depositions makes it seem very real and immediate. This may be too much to listen to- I know I had to take a break for a while.
Intriguing
Clay Gilmore
Another surprise from the pondering pastor of another time
Fun and Informative
Caitlin
This was a great book on the origins of the werewolf myth, covering folklore and criminal accounts believed to be caused by werewolves from various regions. The book is informative and well-thought-out without being dry (although one account goes on for a while listing the very numerous victims of one murderer). The quality of the readings varies a bit but I didn’t have much trouble understanding the narrators
Very interesting
Auntie Terror
Books on werewolves are scarce, in comparison to those about other supernatural creatures. This one gives a great and thorough overview on the topic.
it was awesome
andy
but The Voice had an echo some of the time it got so annoying but the (book) was good
Absolutely fantastic
IanL
so much folklore and historical information, and spooky too. Loved it. All the readers did quite well, also.
intriguing stories with good readers
Gerard Kelly
Big thanks to LibriVox for introducing me to yet another Canon of literature that I would never have encountered.I concur with the views of other reviewers that LibriVox is indeed a most wonderful app I never fail to recommend it to people however I am surprised that they sometimes can't even be bothered to try it, well it is their loss.