Vampire God

Vampire GodExamines the enormous popular appeal of vampires from early Greek and Slavic folklore to present day popular culture. It seems we're awash in vampires these days, in everything from movies, television shows, and novels to role playing games, rock bands, and breakfast cereals. But what accounts for their enduring popular appeal? In Vampire God, Mary Y. Hallab examines the mythic figure of the vampire from its origins in early Greek and Slavic folklore,

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