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Vlad the Impaler and Dracula
- Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century Wallachian ruler, inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
- Known for his brutal executions, Vlad impaled enemies on stakes, earning his moniker.
Origins of Vampire Myths
- Vampire myths stem from various cultural superstitions, explaining the unexplainable.
- Revenants, draugr, and other creatures share similarities with modern vampire concepts.
Safety Coffins and Vampire Myths
- Europeans used vampire myths to explain slow decomposition and the fear of being buried alive.
- Inventors like Adolf Gutsmuth and Timothy Smith created safety coffins to avoid this fate.