
Saturday Matinee: The Real History of Dracula
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Vampire Beliefs in 14th Century Serbia
This chapter examines the historical context and societal fears surrounding vampire beliefs in Serbia during the 1300s, emphasizing legal codes against vampire burials and misconceptions about decomposition. It also discusses how these beliefs influenced Bram Stoker's Dracula, revealing a cultural clash between Eastern European folklore and Western Enlightenment thought.
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