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Bad Breath Vampire
- The "Bad Breath Vampire of Pinch", aka Johannes Cuntius, was a notorious revenant.
- He terrorized townspeople after being kicked in the groin by a horse, even vomiting fire and tossing goats around.
Shifting Vampire Lore
- Vampire stories reflect cultural beliefs and anxieties.
- 18th-century shifts codified vampire traits, laying the foundation for modern interpretations.
First British Vampire Story
- John Stagg's 1810 poem, "The Vampire," is considered the first British vampire story.
- It features the now-classic trope of staking a vampire through the heart.