For centuries, the legends and myths of vampires have permeated various cultures around the world. In folklore, frequently vampires visited their loved ones, an

Explores the history, origins, and characteristics of vampires and features notable myths and legends from around the world.

A thrilling treasury of vampire lore! Since the seventeenth century, people have been frightened, mesmerized, and fascinated by the terrifying tales of vampires

“An illuminating contribution to scholarship on the vampire figure.”—Slavic Review Even before Bram Stoker immortalized Transylvania as the homeland of hi

Delves into the myths, legends, literature, and history surrounding that ever-frightening and yet strangely seductive creature, the vampire.