Stuff To Blow Your Mind The Monstrefact Omnibus: Vampires
Jan 1, 2025
Explore the eerie origins of Dracula, tracing Irish influences and folklore surrounding ancient vampire kings. Discover the fascinating ties between giantesses in mythology and modern gaming. Delve into the enigmatic Zhangxi from Chinese folklore and its links to horror media. Uncover how vampire bats have shaped modern medicine with their unique anticoagulant properties. This deep dive into vampire lore reveals cultural significance and psychological allure in literature and film.
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Irish Dracula
- Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, never visited Eastern Europe, the setting of his novel.
- He was Irish and familiar with Irish legends of blood-drinking chieftains like Abhartach.
Lady Dimitrescu’s Origins
- Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village is a nine-foot-tall vampire.
- She's inspired by figures like Dracula, Countess Bathory, and the Japanese Yokai, Hasshaku-sama.
The Jiangshi and Burial Rites
- The Jiangshi, a hopping vampire from Chinese folklore, emerged from anxieties about unburied dead.
- This resulted from socioeconomic shifts during the Qing Dynasty, highlighting the cultural importance of proper burials.
