The Origin of the Vampire Myth
In this episode, Roxanne discusses the origin of the vampire myth. Were vampires based on a man, a woman, or a legend? We go through the etymology of the Vampire, the people suspected to be vampires, and what truly spawned the myth of the vampire.
Warning: Language and Graphic Content (decomposition)
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