In this replay of my recent livestream, we’re diving fang-first into the surprising, sometimes shocking truth behind vampire lore with author and folklorist A.P. Sylvia. If you think you know vampires—think again.
A.P., author of Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions, joins me to break down what real vampires looked like long before Hollywood turned them into seductive creatures of the night.
We explore:
• Why classic traits like fangs, invitations indoors, and neck bites aren’t part of historical lore
• How fear, disease, and cultural anxiety shaped vampire myths across Europe, New England, and beyond
• Wild-but-true historical vampire cases, including the infamous Mercy Brown incident
• Global variations of vampiric entities and superstition—from Eastern Europe to Asia to Appalachia
• How modern portrayals reflect fears about mortality, aging and identity
If you're fascinated by vampires, folklore and history, come lurk with us at the edge of myth vs reality.
Learn about my guest:
Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions: https://schifferbooks.com/products/vampires-of-lore?srsltid=AfmBOoqrm9GowJrvmc3IA841OSPlgPca0otyd95MfgDH6DMXu2bz6j24
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