Padlocked 'vampire' grave found in Poland with sickle over neck

Heritage Daily ^ | September 6, 2022 | Nicholas Copernicus University

[SunkenCiv]

The concept of a blood-sucking spirit, or demon consuming human flesh has been told in the mythology and folktales of almost every civilisation throughout the centuries.

One of the earliest vampiric depictions stems from cuneiform texts by the Akkadians, Samarians, Assyrians and Babylonians, where they referred to demonic figures such as the Lilu and Lilitu.

During the late 17th and 18th century, the folklore for vampires as we imagine became rampant in the verbal traditions and lore of many European ethnic groups.

They were described as the revenants of evil beings, suicide victims, witches, corpses possessed by a malevolent spirit or the victim of a vampiric attack.

During the 18th century, vampire sightings across Eastern Europe had reached its peak, with frequent exhumations and the practice of staking to kill potential revenants. This period was commonly referred to as the "18th-Century Vampire Controversy".

[DannyTN]

The great thing about female vampires is their fashion sense.

[Flick Lives]

One of the earliest vampiric depictions stems from cuneiform texts by the Akkadians, Samarians, Assyrians and Babylonians, where they referred to demonic figures such as the Lilu and Lilitu.

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Today, they’re referred to as “the undead” or Democrat voters.

[Pilgrim's Progress]

Do you think vampires have bad breath? I mean, you’d think that would be enough for the Wimmins to avoid them …

[gundog]

https://livesandlegaciesblog.org/2018/10/31/george-washingtons-taphophobia-the-fear-of-being-buried-alive/

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWzzX4lLPnU

[EvilCapitalist]

They are supposed to fear garlic.

[SunkenCiv]

Fangs for posting.

[SunkenCiv]

This one was a woman. Oh, and not a vampire. ;^)

[Theophilous Meatyard III]

I want them all now. Or at least when they’re (a’hem) easily accessible.

[gundog]

Oh, and not a vampire

They all deny it.

[SunkenCiv]

Sure, but when you find a really large number of empty mouthwash bottles in their coffins, you know the truth.

[GreatRoad]

“Fangs for posting.”
LMAO!! ha!

[Tacrolimus1mg]

I find the lore behind these burials to be fascinating. Sadly, much like the witch trials, I’ll bet most of these people were innocent of any kind of crime.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Wonder if he died from sickle cell anemia?

[fidelis]

Archaeologists found the burial near Bydgoszcz, a city in northern Poland. An anthropological study revealed that she had protruding front teeth, suggesting that her appearance may have led superstitious locals in the 17th century to brand her a witch or vampire.

Hmmm...:

[Cronos]

which movie is that from?

[Monkey Face]

So much for me saying something witty. All the good lines are taken.

‘Face

;o]

[Red Badger]

...demonic figures such as the Lilu and Lilitu.

Sounds very close to 'Lilith', the female Hebrew mythological demon.................

[SunkenCiv]

The hammer and sickle constituted a boot on the neck of Poland for more than 40 years.

[SunkenCiv]

https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/lilith