The Book of Were-Wolves (Registro nro. 47355)

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040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency UtSlPG
041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE
Language code of text/sound track or separate title en
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050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number GR
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Baring-Gould, S.
Fuller form of name (Sabine),
Dates associated with a name 1834-1924
245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The Book of Were-Wolves
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Project Gutenberg,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2004
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Extent 1 online resource :
Other physical details multiple file formats
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500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Release date is 2004-03-01
505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Introductory -- Lycanthropy among the ancients -- The were-wolf in the North -- The origin of the Scandinavian were-wolf -- The were-wolf in the Middle Ages -- A chapter of horrors -- Jean Grenier -- Folk-lore relating to were-wolves -- Natural causes of lycanthropy -- Mythological origin of the were-wolf myth -- The Maréchal de Retz: I. The investigation of charges -- The Maréchal de Retz: II. The trial -- The Maréchal de Retz: III. The sentence and execution -- A Galician were-wolf -- Anomalous case: The human hyena -- A sermon on were-wolves.
508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE
Creation/production credits note Curtis Weyant
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. "The Book of Were-Wolves" by Sabine Baring-Gould is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the folklore and myths surrounding were-wolves, beginning with an examination of ancient narratives and transitioning into medieval legends and modern interpretations. It delves into the concept of lycanthropy, detailing various cultural beliefs and historical anecdotes, ultimately suggesting that these stories may have roots in actual psychological phenomena. At the start of the book, the author recounts a personal experience in the region of Vienne, France, which introduces him to local superstitions about were-wolves, particularly a chilling anecdote shared by villagers. Baring-Gould reflects on the deep-rooted fears that pervade the community, as locals discuss encounters with a loup-garou, or man-wolf. Their tales vividly describe the creature's size and ferocity, illustrating how myths shape societal fears and behaviors. This opening effectively sets the tone for the exploration of were-wolves, hinting at a mixture of personal narrative and scholarly investigation that will underpin the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED
Uncontrolled term Werewolves
856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5324">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5324</a>

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