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Download or read book The Element Encyclopedia of Vampires written by Theresa Francis-Cheung and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MYTHS & MYTHOLOGY. Examines the dark depths of the vampire world, separating the myth from the chilling reality. Discover vampiric folklore and legend from around the world before descending into real-life case histories of mortal blood drinkers. Loaded with details and facts about: / The science of vampires / The vampire family tree, including ghosts, witches and werewolves / Vampires through history / The methods of finding, identifying, and destroying vampires / The vital significance of blood / Famous vampirologists and vampire organizations Discover why the sadistic practices of Elizabeth Bathory led to her nickname, "Countess Dracula,", what the role of the Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency (the FVZA) was, why you should never jump over a corpse, and how the Penangal - a screaming blood-soaked beast that drifts through the Malayan jungle - finds its victims. Organized from A to Z, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book on vampires and their history.