Review of the Book “Monsters and Monarchs: Serial Killers in Classical Myths and History”
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Keywords

Serial Killers Monarchs Myths Antiquity Legends Visual Representation

How to Cite

Lebedeva, I. (2023). Review of the Book “Monsters and Monarchs: Serial Killers in Classical Myths and History”. Corpus Mundi, 4(1), 110-116. https://doi.org/10.46539/cmj.v4i1.80

Abstract

Serial killers have been a popular topic in literature for centuries, appearing in works of fiction, non-fiction, and even poetry. In literature, serial killers often represent the dark side of human nature, and their stories often explore the depths of depravity and the psychological motivations behind their heinous acts. Examples of serial killers can be found throughout history and mythology. With all that the public’s attention is usually focused on the serial murders of the latest decades, with the historical cases still generally remaining in the obscure. The reason for that lack of publicity is that serial killers in antiquity are difficult to identify, because the concept of serial killing is a relatively modern one. One of the pleasant exceptions is a book by Debbie Felton “Monsters and Monarchs: Serial Killers in Classical Myths and History” published by University of Texas Press, 2021, 235 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4773-2357-1 (paperback edition). This article reviews the book and comments on its contents and style.

https://doi.org/10.46539/cmj.v4i1.80
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