effects of the full moon on crime rates
Centuries ago, criminology was based upon a theory known as demonology. This theory included many beliefs that were extremely irrational, including the presence of demons that would spark criminal behavior. People believed in things like witchcraft and even vampires and werewolves. Werewolves ....
Parents vs. Potter
Parents vs. Potter: The Parental Outcry
Potter mania has caused a lot more than crowds at the local Barnes & Noble. Many parents as well as Christian leaders are protesting the existence of these books in schools and libraries, because of their “forceful” occult themes. Sighting, a track record o....
Religion and Dracula: Bram Stokers Dracula
In modern day society pretty much everyone has heard of and/or seen an interpretation of vampires and, the supposed king of all vampires, Count Dracula, whether it be in all the several different variations and interpretations that can be seen in movies (most recently the series of Blade movies star....
Werewolves
The Werewolf
A werewolf in folklore and mythology is a person who shape shifts into a wolf, either purposely, by using magic or by being placed under a curse. Werewolves were known in almost all European countries and cultures. Werewolves are only second in line to vampires in popularity.
The wo....