#32 - Strigoi: Vampires of Europe

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Five Minute Folklore

Bob Shoy

35 episodes

2 weeks ago

Every episode focuses on a different famous mythological figure. Through atmospheric story-telling we learn the condensed origins of folklore tales from all over the world, and also take a look at varying interpretations, cultural differences, and how the stories have influenced other media. Hosted by Bob Shoy. Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.com

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#32 - Strigoi: Vampires of Europe

Five Minute Folklore

32 minutes 27 seconds

5 years ago

#32 - Strigoi: Vampires of Europe

Folklore from Eastern Europe, specifically Romania and Croatia.

The first of two episodes dedicated to vampire folklores. This episode looks at Strigoi, the inspiration for the most famous vampire of all; 'Dracula', from the novel by Bram Stoker. There is a retelling of the opening chapters of 'Dracula' on this episode, as well as the real-life Croatian story of 'Jure Grando'; the first man in historical record to be described as a vampire.

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