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Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore and Religion in the PC and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series
Nyx in the House of Night Mythology Folklore and Religion in the PC and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series With more than 10 million copies sold internationally, and 7 million copies in print in North America alone, P.C. and Kristin Cast?s House of Night series, featuring fledgling teenage vampyre Zoey Redbird and her friends at the Oklahoma House of Night vampyre boarding school, is more than just another vampire series. — A big part of the reason is... more » its strong mythological underpinnings. From Nyx, the goddess worshipped by the series vampyres, to the Cherokee legend that drives the plot, the House of Night series is infused with elements from multiple mythos and religious traditions to create a new, modern mythology all its own.
Edited by P.C. Cast, Nyx in the House of Nighta 2-color illustrated guide to the House of Night seriesbrings these rich mythological influences to life, providing the real-world stories behind the series and insight into the way those stories are used to create the captivating story of Zoey and the House of Night.
Chapters includes:
Wiccan ritual
The original story of Erebus and Nyx
Cherokee mythology
The historical significance of tattoos
And more
The book also includes an original introduction and chapter on Scottish folklore by P.C. Cast herself.« less