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Exploring a vast array of magical and mythical items from global folklore, this encyclopedia offers over a thousand detailed entries. Each entry delves into the origins, wielders, and magical properties of items, such as Fenriswulf's chains and Baba Yaga's hut. The work stands out for its thoroughness, reflecting original source material and providing a comprehensive cross-reference system along with an extensive bibliography, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Exploring humanity's enduring fascination with the vampire myth, this encyclopedia offers nearly 600 entries detailing various species from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus." It traces the evolution of vampire lore from oral history to modern interpretations, providing in-depth descriptions and historical context for each mythological creature. The comprehensive nature of the content reveals the diverse cultural fears and beliefs surrounding vampires throughout history.

Exploring the edges of myth and folklore, this encyclopedia presents over 2,200 monsters that have challenged and aided humanity throughout history. Each entry details the appearance, behavior, and cultural origins of both famous and lesser-known creatures from global traditions, offering a comprehensive look at the fantastical beings that populate our stories and legends.

"This volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. Entries offer descriptions, demon's origins, appearance, and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that populate the earth and plague mankind"--Provided by publisher.

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.