The Beast Within: A History of the Werewolf

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Combining legend with popular culture, a retracing of werewolf evolution notes its mythological existence in countless ancient civilizations, tracks its role in the witch trials, and relates its presence in today's psychiatric wards. Reprint.

Genres: NonfictionHistoryWerewolvesHorrorFolkloreReferenceShapeshifters

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