Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic

Blécourt, Willem de; Mencej, Mirjam

This book brings together contributions from anthropologists and folklorists on werewolf legends from all over Europe. Ranging from broad overviews to specific case studies, their chapters highlight the similarities and differences between werewolf narratives in different areas and attempt to explain them. The result of interaction between elite and popular culture, local and external influences, and nature and culture that lasted several centuries or even more, nineteenth- to twenty-first-century werewolf legends represent a kaleidoscope of the darker sides of human life.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-03-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031060847

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06082-3

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 375