{"product_id":"tales-from-the-whispering-woods","title":"Tales from the Whispering Woods","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the wildwood and uncover the origins of famous—and not so famous—cryptids, ghosts, goblins, and other supernatural creatures and phenomena. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the intrepidly curious comes an essential guide to the cultural origins behind some of your favorite urban legends, superstitions, and ghost stories. Dare to step into the wildwood and traverse the world's folklore from the comfort of your own home!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah J H Powell, author and spooky thrillseeker behind the podcast \u003ci\u003eThe Whispering Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, curates a collection of twenty-one creepy creatures, ghastly ghosts, and paranormal phenomena, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Wild Hunt:\u003c\/b\u003e A group of ghostly or supernatural beings in search of souls to chase and steal away, variations are found throughout European folklore. It is said that witnessing a Wild Hunt is an omen of disaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEl Silbón:\u003c\/b\u003e A legendary figure in the countries of Colombia and Venezuela and known for his eerie whistle. Why is it that whistling at night is such a taboo?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Baubas:\u003c\/b\u003e An example in a long line of creepy bogeymen intended to scare children into correcting their bad behavior. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWerewolves:\u003c\/b\u003e These creatures appear everywhere, from ancient Mesopotomia to Viking-era Scandinavia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter provides possible explanations for why these creatures, stories, and superstitions came to be. Just looking for frights? This book has got you covered, with stories of possibly true encounters with the creature or phenomenon in question. For the truth seeker, the horror-story connoisseur, or anyone in between, \u003ci\u003eTales from the Whispering Woods\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to have something for everyone.","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54232252383576,"sku":"9781577154396","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781577154396_69eae257-833e-43b6-ab83-e1be3ae4aa9d.jpg?v=1779857121","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/tales-from-the-whispering-woods","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}