Theresa Bane is a mythologist and vampirologist whose encyclopedic works are essential references in the study of folklore, supernatural beings, and mythic traditions. She has authored over a dozen comprehensive volumes—including Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology, Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures, and Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology—each meticulously cataloging creatures and legends from cultures around the globe. Her expertise earned her appearances on Discovery Channel’s Twisted History: Vampires, E!’s 10 Sexiest Vampires, and was featured William Shatner's Weird or What. Bane is a passionate educator and gamer, known for her engaging talks on the topics of folklore and traditional mythology. She resides in Virginia with her husband, fellow author T. Glenn Bane, continuing to illuminate the shadowy corners of myth and legend.