October 26, 2021
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In many respects, the vampire of today is far removed from its roots in Eastern European folklore. As a professor of Slavic studies who has taught a course on vampires called “Dracula” for more than a decade, I’m always fascinated by the vampire’s popularity, considering its origins — as a demonic creature strongly associated with disease.
By Stanley Stepanic, University of Virginia, The Conversation
October 26, 2021