The Creepy History of Vampires

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(This is a re-upload of a video from last year) Dive into the captivating world of vampire lore as we unravel the centuries-old history of these immortal creatures. From ancient myths to modern pop culture, join us on a mesmerizing journey through the evolution of vampire legends. Discover the origins, folklore, and enduring fascination surrounding these mythical beings & their influence on culture, religion & philosophy. Check out ESOTERICA's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF9FIPSLMeM&t=621s Find me and my music here: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b Music by: Jay Varton Spectacles Wallet and Watch Farell Wooten Ethan Sloan Experia Sources/Recomended Reading: Adams, Paul (2014). "Written in Blood: A Cultural History of the British Vampire". The History Press. Barber, Paul (2010). "Vampires, Burial, and Death". Yale University Press. Groom, Nick (2020). "The Vampire: A New History". Yale University Press. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Pre-modern (ancient?) Vampires 05:53 The Origins of the (Modern) Vampire 10:31 Peter Plogojowitz 11:42 Arnold Paole 13:06 Vampires, Religion & The Enlightenment 17:48 Early vampire literature 18:29 The Vampire & Western European Literature 22:45 Dracula 26:14 The Legacy of Dracula 28:25 Conclusions #vampire #halloween #dracula