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Medieval Revenants
- Revenants, reanimated corpses, were believed to ooze blood and cause havoc.
- Archaeologists have found evidence supporting the belief in revenants, with bodies showing signs of decapitation, burning, and staking.
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.