Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Collins Jenkins [Hardcover]

This book explores the histories of vampires, drawing from different sciences including anthropological and archeological research, to explore the origins in the folklore of these macabre humanoids. From Mesopotamia, the Hellenics, and the Romans, and beyond, stories of these creatures have perdured for centuries, often depicted as incarnations of evil, blood feeders. From Vlad the Impaler to more modern (and also more ancient) sources, this book weaves a narrative chronicle of the creation and persistence of their mythology that will appeal to those enthralled by monsters and history.