Metamorphoses of the werewolf: a literary study from antiquity through the Renaissance

"The werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but also underwent an evolution from bloodthirsty creature to antihero. The book analyzes the context that created the image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the belief in werewolv...

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Main Author: Sconduto, Leslie A. 1950- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2008
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"The werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but also underwent an evolution from bloodthirsty creature to antihero. The book analyzes the context that created the image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the belief in werewolves and literature's depiction of the werewolf as victims are presented"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"The werewolf is known for its sudden transformation under the full moon, but also underwent an evolution from bloodthirsty creature to antihero. The book analyzes the context that created the image of the werewolf as a savage beast. The Catholic Church's response to the belief in werewolves and literature's depiction of the werewolf as victims are presented"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VII, 220 S.
ISBN:9780786435593

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