Are Vampires The World’s Oldest Monster?

Get your MyHeritage DNA kit at https://bit.ly/TheLoreLodge and use code "LODGE" for free shipping and 50% off your subscription to MyHeritage's research tools! Vampires didn't always sparkle. In fact, until about 1897, they weren't even called "vampires". The monster we know today is derived from a number of so-called "vampiric" legends and folkloric creatures which stretch back to the earliest days of literature. So what were the first vampires, and how did they come to be the recognizable blood suckers of today's lore? Welcome back to The Lore Lodge... Subscribe on Patreon to support The Lore Lodge for just $1 per month!   / thelorelodge   Get our new signature coffee blend at https://tablowroastingco.com/products... Shop our online retail store, find other content, and buy our partners' products at https://linktr.ee/theaidanmattis Discord:   / discord   Shop at Target and support The Lore Lodge at https://goto.target.com/lorelodge Shop sustainable products at https://www.gaiaindustrees.com/ using code "LORE" Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thelorelodge