Did you know that vampire history extended all the way to 8000 BCE, because we sure didn't! Join us this week while we discuss where the vampire craze (or panic) started and how modern day vampire lore incorporates cultures all around the world.
P.S. Minimal Twilight references, we promise ;)
Sources:
Ancient Vampires: exploring the Cultural History of the Undead from Mesopotamia, Mack Veltman, April 21, 2022, https://mackthemuser.com/2022/04/21/did-vampires-exist-in-ancient-mesopotamia/
Vampires in Greece: From Ancient Greek Creatures to the Vrykolaskas, Anna Wichmann, June 2, 2022, https://greekreporter.com/2022/06/02/vampires-in-greece-from-ancient-greek-creatures-to-the-vrykolakas/
The Vampires of India: Indian Mythology’s & Folklores’ Links to the Classic Conjurer, Meghna Matthew, June 8, 2021, https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/the-vampires-of-india-indian-mythologys-folklores-links-to-the-classic-conjurer
The Cihuateteo:Aztec Vampires, Hector Navarro, February 22, 2022, https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/cihuateteo-aztec-vampire
The 18th-Century Vampire Controversy, Monstrous.com, 2023,https://www.monstrous.com/the-18th-century-vampire-controversy/#:~:text=During%20the%2018th%20century%20there,Monarchy%20from%201725%20to%201734.
Empress Maria Theresa & the 18th Century Vampire Panic, Jenni Wiltz, Sep. 24, 2020, https://jenniwiltz.medium.com/empress-maria-theresa-the-18th-century-vampire-panic-814b2f3cb20f
The Complete History of Vampires, Samantha Vincenty, Aug. 10th, 2022, https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a33514765/history-of-vampires/
