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Monthly Archives: September 2018
CFP: Reading Group on Animals and Mythical Creatures
The Myth Reading Group at the University of Essex Centre for Myth Studies have announced a CFP on Animals and Mythical Creatures for the Autumn Term 2018. They invite proposals from anyone who is interested in any aspect of mythological … Continue reading
Posted in CFP (Conferences), Events
Tagged Animal folklore, Animal myths, Centre for Myth Studies, Myth Reading Group
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Vampire Myths and Vampire Lore
Coffin Boffin: Vampires
Why Are Witches So Popular?
The Guardian Newspaper has just featured an article entitled Coven Ready: from Instagram to TV:Why are Witches so Popular? It appears that there is a spate of new occult dramas about witches. A Discovery of Witches, an adaptation of Deborah Harkness’s novel about a … Continue reading
Frankenstein Vs Dracula: Battle of the Books
Thanks to all those who attended the Monsters We Deserve: Dracula Vs Frankenstein events with myself and Marcus Sedgwick at Edinburgh International Book Festival and at Conway Hall in London. Frankenstein won both rounds but Marcus and I drew 1-1 in … Continue reading
Posted in Events, OGOM News
Tagged Dr Sam George, Dracula, Frankenstein, Marcus Sedgwick, The Monsters We Deserve
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Yōkai & Me: Introducing #YōkaiFriday
The world of yōkai has been fascinating me of late. These creatures are currently popular in anime, manga, film and computer games, but they originated in local legends in Japan, folktales and regional ghost stories. I was excited to attend the … Continue reading