Zombies: A Field Guide to the Walking Dead by Bob Curran (English) Paperback Boo

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In the myths, legends, and folklore of many peoples, the returning, physical dead play a significant role, whether they are the zombies of Haiti or the draugr of Scandinavia. But what are the origins of an actual bodily return from the grave? Does it come from something deep within our psyche, or is there some truth to it? In Zombies, Bob Curran explores how some of these beliefs may have arisen and the truths that lay behind them, examining myths from all around the world and from ancient times including Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, and Celtic. Curran traces the evolution of belief in the walking cadaver from its early inception in religious ideology to the "Resurrections" and cataleptics of 18th century Europe, from prehistoric tale to Arthurian romance. Zombies even examines the notion of the "living dead" in the world today???entities such as the "living mummies" of Japan.

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In the myths, legends and folklore of many peoples, the returning, physical dead play a significant role, whether they are the zombies of Haiti or the draugr of Scandinavia. But what are the origins of an actual bodily return from the grave? Does it come from something deep within our psyche or is there some truth to it? In ZOMBIES, Bob Curran explores how some of these beliefs may have arisen and the truths that lay behind them, examining myths from all around the world and from ancient times including Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian and Celtic. Bob traces the evolution of belief in the walking cadaver from its early inception in religious ideology to the "Resurrections" and cataleptics of 18th century Europe, from prehistoric tale to Arthurian romance. Zombies even examines the notion of the "living dead" in the world today - entities such as the "living mummies" of Japan.

Author Biography

Bob Curran is a broadcaster, writer, teacher, and researcher. He has travelled to many parts of the world, exploring the cultures and traditions of other peoples.He currently lives in Northern Ireland.

Details ISBN1601630220 Author Ian Daniels Short Title ZOMBIES Language English Illustrator Ian Daniels ISBN-10 1601630220 ISBN-13 9781601630223 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Career Press Subtitle A Field Guide to the Walking Dead Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Residence IE DOI 10.1604/9781601630223 UK Release Date 2008-10-31 AU Release Date 2008-10-31 NZ Release Date 2008-10-31 US Release Date 2008-10-31 Pages 224 Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser Publication Date 2008-10-31 DEWEY 001.944 Audience General We've got this

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