Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter ii
2. Contents iii
3. Preface to the 2010 Edition v
4. Preface xv
5. Introduction 1
6. I. Peter Plogojowitz 5
7. II. The Shoemaker of Silesia 10
8. III. Visum et Repertum 15
9. IV. De Tournefort's Vrykolakas 21
10. V. How Revenants Come into Existence 29
11. VI. The Appearance of the Vampire 39
12. VII. Apotropaics I 46
13. VIII. Apotropaics II 57
14. IX. Search and Destroy 66
15. X. The Vampire's Activity 82
16. XI. Some Theories of the Vampire 98
17. XII. The Body after Death 102
18. XIII. Actions and Reactions 120
19. XIV. Hands Emerging from the Earth 133
20. XV. Down to a Watery Grave 147
21. XVI. Killing the Vampire 154
22. XVII. Body Disposal and Its Problems 166
23. XVIII. The Soul after Death 178
24. XIX. Keeping Body and Soul Apart 189
25. Conclusion 195
26. Notes 199
27. Bibliography 215
28. Index 233