![]() ![]() As Aaron Mahnke reminds us, sometimes the truth is even scarier than the lore. The mythical creatures found in folklore do a lot of different jobs, says Simon Young, a British historian of folklore and co-editor/co-author of the book Magical Folk: British and Irish Fairies. Whether these beasts and bogeyman are real or just a reflection of our primal fears, we know, on some level, that not every mystery has been explained, and that the unknown still has the power to strike terror into our hearts. The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures Hardcover Octoby Aaron Mahnke (Author) 952 ratings Book 1 of 3: The World of Lore See all formats and editions Kindle 10.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. ![]() The monsters of folklore have become both a part of our language and a feature of our collective psyche. He visits the dimly lit rooms where séances take place, the European villages where gremlins make mischief – and even the Florida home of a haunted doll named Robert. Aaron Mahnke invites us to the desolate Pine Barrens of New Jersey, where the notorious Jersey Devil dwells. In this beautifully illustrated volume, the host of the hit podcast Lore guides us through the fascinating history of these terrifying creatures, exploring not only the legends, but what they tell us about ourselves. Monstrous Creatures Published by Del Rey | 320 Pages | October 10, 2017Ī beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the hit podcast Lore-now a television series from Amazon Studios-that combines fan favorites like “Unboxed” and “They Made a Tonic” with new tales to deepen the legends. ![]()
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