Grave Of A Female 'vampire' From The 17th-century Discovered In Poland

Vampires aren't one of our problems today. In the 1600s and 1700s, society’s fear of being jumped and hunted by vampires peaked in the West

Over the years, we've found several unexplained pieces of evidence showing vampire burial custom. The most recently seen in Poland in August

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Polish researchers discovered the skeletal remains of a 17th-century woman in the village of Pień. Nothing out of the unusual, right?

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Polish researchers discovered the skeletal remains of a 17th-century woman in the village of Pień. Nothing out of the unusual, right?

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Legends suggest a sharp-bladed sickle was used to behead the suspected 'vampire' if it came back from the dead and managed to sit up. The padlock symbolizes 'impossibility of return'

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The corpse had one extended tooth and was buried with a silk hat, indicating her high social status

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Chances are the woman was just a regular individual who stood out because of her tooth and fell victim to frenzy

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In some parts of Europe, especially among Slavic people, belief in vampire legends produced a public frenzy and led to executions

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Suicide victims were often accused of being vampires and dismembered to prevent their resurrection

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In regions of Poland, it's common to see graves with a metal rod or stake pushed through the head. People thought this would ensure the victim stayed dead

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Archaeologists found five similar skeletons in 2015 in Drewsko, 290 km away from Pień. Europe has many such sights

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Studies like this reveal ancient practises and beliefs and show how our brains and minds have changed over the time

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Vampires aren't one of our problems today. In the 1600s and 1700s, society’s fear of being jumped and hunted by vampires peaked in the West

Over the years, we've found several unexplained pieces of evidence showing vampire burial custom. The most recently seen in Poland in August

Polish researchers discovered the skeletal remains of a 17th-century woman in the village of Pień. Nothing out of the unusual, right?

Polish researchers discovered the skeletal remains of a 17th-century woman in the village of Pień. Nothing out of the unusual, right?

Legends suggest a sharp-bladed sickle was used to behead the suspected 'vampire' if it came back from the dead and managed to sit up. The padlock symbolizes 'impossibility of return'

The corpse had one extended tooth and was buried with a silk hat, indicating her high social status

Chances are the woman was just a regular individual who stood out because of her tooth and fell victim to frenzy

In some parts of Europe, especially among Slavic people, belief in vampire legends produced a public frenzy and led to executions

Suicide victims were often accused of being vampires and dismembered to prevent their resurrection

In regions of Poland, it's common to see graves with a metal rod or stake pushed through the head. People thought this would ensure the victim stayed dead

Archaeologists found five similar skeletons in 2015 in Drewsko, 290 km away from Pień. Europe has many such sights

Studies like this reveal ancient practises and beliefs and show how our brains and minds have changed over the time

Thanks For Watching ❤️ Please Share the Story

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