The mythology of Supernatural
Subtitle: the signs and symbols behind the popular tv show
By: Nathan Robert Brown
Edition: Berkley Boulevard trade paperback ed.
Publisher: Berkley Boulevard Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780425241370
Subjects: Horror television programs; History and criticism; Supernatural (Television program : 2005- )
Description: The hit television series Supernatural features brothers Sam and Dean Winchester traveling cross-country on a mission to avert the Apocalypse and save humanity from the forces of darkness. Explore the religious roots and the ancient folklore of the otherwordly entities they face.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Winchester arsenal; title: Signs, visions, seals, and sigils; title: A crash course in demonology; title: Angels-they smite first and ask questions later; title: Like a bat out of hell; title: Beyond the gates of heaven; title: Demonic possessions and exorcisms; title: Lilith is one scary bitch; title: Ancient origins of a future apocalypse; title: The Winchester gospel? supernatural as myth; title: Armageddon it!; title: Conclusion: Chuck Shurley is right-endings are hard.