Vampyrismus by Freiherr van Gerard Swieten
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Swieten, Gerard, Freiherr van, 1700-1772
German
"Vampyrismus" by Freiherr van Gerard Swieten is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work examines the folklore surrounding vampires, particularly the belief that certain deceased individuals can rise from their graves to torment the living. The book seeks to address various misconceptions and superstitious beliefs about v...
fears surrounding them. He meticulously examines cases of alleged vampirism, often attributed to ignorance and superstition prevalent in certain regions like Hungary, Moravia, and Poland. The author scrutinizes the physical state of deceased bodies, addressing claims about their condition and the supposed powers of these "vampires" to harm the living. Throughout the text, Swieten advocates for a scientific understanding of such phenomena, arguing against the validity of these superstitions and demonstrating that fear and hysteria often lead to irrational actions against the deceased. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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