Description
Which came firstthe monster or the myth? Journalist Linda Godfrey investigates present-day encounters with mysterious creatures of old.
The monsters of ancient mythology, folklore, and more contemporary urban legend have long captured the popular imagination. While most people in America today relegate monsters to just thatour imaginationswe continue to be fascinated by the unknown. Linda Godfrey is one of the countrys leading authorities on modern-day monsters and has interviewed countless eyewitnesses to strange phenomena. Monsters evolve, taking on both new and familiar forms over time and across cultures. In this well-researched book, Godfrey explores uncanny encounters with werewolves, goatmen, Bigfoot, and more.
In more than twenty-five years spent chasing monsters, Godfrey has found that it often remains unclear whether the sightings are simply mistaken animals, hoaxes, or coincidence. When all the speculation is said and done, one question remains for fans and researchers: Are the creatures real, or are they entirely other-world? Godfrey suspects that it isnt an either/or questionour reality operates on a scale from dense matter to realms the human eye cannot see.
As Godfrey investigates unexplained phenomena, her search for answers will fascinate casual observers and enthusiasts alike.
Author: Linda S. Godfrey
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Published: 08/04/2020
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780143132813
Language: English
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