Zombies

A Field Guide to the Walking Dead

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Reference
Cover of the book Zombies by Bob Curran, Red Wheel Weiser
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bob Curran ISBN: 9781601639240
Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser Publication: September 15, 2008
Imprint: New Page Books Language: English
Author: Bob Curran
ISBN: 9781601639240
Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser
Publication: September 15, 2008
Imprint: New Page Books
Language: English

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.

Zombies is a unique book, the only one to systematically trace the development of a cultural idea of physical resurrection and explore the myths that have grown around it, including the miracles of Old Testament prophets. It will interest those enticed by the return of the corporeal dead and also those curious as to how such an idea sits within the historical context.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

Zombies is a unique book, the only one to systematically trace the development of a cultural idea of physical resurrection and explore the myths that have grown around it, including the miracles of Old Testament prophets. It will interest those enticed by the return of the corporeal dead and also those curious as to how such an idea sits within the historical context.

More books from Red Wheel Weiser

Cover of the book Conversations With Seth, Book 2: 25th Anniversary Edition (v. 2) by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Tarot for One by Bob Curran
Cover of the book The Mermaid's Prophecy and Other Stories by Bob Curran
Cover of the book The Repairer of Reputations by Bob Curran
Cover of the book The Energy Cure by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Real Magic: An Introductory Treatise on the Basic Principles of Yellow Magic by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Tarot Decoded by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Opus Mago-Cabbalisticum Et Theosophicum by Bob Curran
Cover of the book One Voice, Sacred Wisdom by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Happy 95% of the Time by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Your Guide to Forest Bathing by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Who's Going to Watch My Kids? by Bob Curran
Cover of the book For Goddess' Sake by Bob Curran
Cover of the book Write to the Point by Bob Curran
Cover of the book The Children of Now by Bob Curran
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy