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    Sabine Baring-Gould's work on lycanthropy and the legends of the werewolves is probably the most detailed on the market. She goes back deep into the history, tries to share knowledge on the evolution of the legends and expresses her views on modern-day werewolves' talks. ... Leer más

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  • Omens and Superstitions of Southern India (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Folklore, Ritual Signs, Taboos, Charms, and Spirit Lore in Colonial South Indian Ethnography

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  • British Roots

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  • The Stories Of The Months And Days

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