Vampire Folklore Through History | Relaxing History ASMR
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Embark on a chilling journey through the shadowy realms of vampire folklore, exploring the evolution of these enigmatic creatures from ancient myths to modern pop culture icons. Join us as we delve into the origins, transformations, and cultural significance of vampires across different civilizations and ages.
🌕 Set sail into the ancient world, where fear of the undead first took root in human consciousness. Discover the earliest vampire-like entities recorded in history, such as the Mesopotian demoness Lilith and the Greek vrykolakas. These tales reveal a universal fascination with blood, mortality, and the macabre, echoing through the whisper of the wind in desolate burial grounds.
🏰 Venture into medieval Europe, where the vampire myth crystallized into the forms familiar today. Explore how plagues, premature burials, and the misinterpretation of natural post-mortem processes led communities to believe in the undead, resulting in grave desecrations and vampire hunts. The soft crackling of torches and the solemn tolling of church bells accompany stories of the revenants and the corpses found with blood at their mouths.
📜 Journey through the Eastern European legends that introduced the iconic vampire figures such as Vlad the Impaler and the infamous Count Dracula, inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel. Uncover how local folklore like that of the Romanian strigoi and the Slavic nosferatu contributed to these enduring vampire tales. The rustling of old manuscripts and the distant howling of wolves set the mood as you explore the dark forests of Transylvania.
🎭 Witness the transformation of the vampire narrative in the Victorian era, where vampires moved from folkloric peasants to aristocratic predators, symbolizing both fear and fascination with sexuality, disease, and the unknown. Listen to the soft turning of pages as you trace how literature, and later films, shaped the modern vampire into a complex antihero and a mirror reflecting societal anxieties.
🌌 Reflect on the modern depiction of vampires in popular culture, from Hollywood’s glamorous portrayals to the sympathetic and romantic figures in contemporary literature and television. Delve into the reasons behind the persistent appeal of vampires and their adaptability to express contemporary issues of alienation, desire, and identity.
🌟 Join us on this captivating odyssey through the lore of vampires, where ancient fears and modern fantasies converge in the tales of the night. Subscribe now to embark on this epic journey and discover the timeless allure of these nocturnal beings that continue to haunt our collective imaginations. #mythology #culturalhistory #supernatural #fallasleepfast #medievalambience #history 🌕🏰📜🎭🌌🌟
Honestly I love when history and mythology meet, they’re very intertwined
Well Mythology and History is in the same department telling stories of the same events in a different perspective
Folklore might be a good playlist idea, gives you plenty of cultures to choose from.
Already being populated. New one coming out tomorrow on old folk tales.
What’s a vampire’s least favorite song?
“Another One Bites The Dust.”
Love that you bring up Lillith and the lore surrounding her.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, thank you!
How does a cucumber become a pickle?
It goes through a jarring experience.
I’ll let myself out.
It would be cool if you were able to do a follow up video relating this info to how Vampirism is shown in media, including movies, books and games.
I may do that
Reminds of about 5 or so years ago when i developed a fascination with the mythos of vampires.
I really appreciate the nostalgic reignition of an old passion. Wonderfully done, thank you.
It is fascinating isn't it. Among the few fiction authors I will read is Anne Rice and her books on Vampires, such a deep lore.
I was using this to fall asleep…ended up listening to this all the way through🥲
Good stuff
Sorry, I don’t have any jokes, but i did visit Vlad the Impaler’s castle in Transylvania in 2011!
That is impressive, it's on my list.
I was at Castle Bran in June 2011. It was very interesting and a pretty view.
Love this. Miss stuff like this on the History Channel. But it is informative, we learn the different origins and where this came from.
I miss when the history channel had history.
I've been on a bloodsucker kick recently, it's like you read my mind.
Good idea to make a video about a smaller topic like this one, you don't often hear about it which is a real shame because such topics are really interesting. That's what I also like about your channel, you make videos about smaller topics that aren't covered that often. I wonder how people came to the conclusion that the weaknesses of vampires are stakes and garlic 💀. And of course there was another whole big ass vampire hunt. Interesting how different the tales of vampires were. In some tales the vampires came really close to something like a succubus, or how they only hunted children in some mythologies. I also didn't know that there were so many different variations, that some could turn into birds, butterflies or wolves instead of the typical bats. Quite different from how they are normally known.
43:00 What?💀
Great video my friend, more of those smaller topics, they are really nice to watch because you can learn lots of new things in just one small video👏🏼. Keep it up bro 💯.
Haha yes the whole twins in the Balkans thing, crazy, no idea how they came to that conclusion.
I was quietly enjoying the lovely tones of this Vampire history until it got to this bit and I lost it laughing.
“Running backwards uphill with a lit candle and a turtle to fend off a pursuing vampire”.
Sounds like the absurd ramblings of an insane person. Incredible that this is noted somewhere in the history books.
What a wonderful and outrageous nugget of knowledge.
Oh I know, some really strange superstitions back then, and then there's the twins one... Not sure how they came to these conclusions.
@@ASMR_Historian Oh, the twins one also sounds like something manifested from a fever dream. Thank you for finding these gems.
Just discovered your site . Your voice is almost too soothing. I had to struggle to stay awake at work 😂. I will definitely be back for more. Thanks for sharing 👍.
Glad you liked it, more to come
You so read my mind, I was thinking about looking up vampire folklore!!
Here's my joke. What do you get when you cross a vampire with a snowman? Answer : Frostbite.
These videos are the way I get thru my terrible shift at work. I've switched from overnights to daytime shifts due to personal reasons, but these videos are awesome during my shift as after. Thank you! Would you consider covering werewolves or lycanthropy?
Hope your shifts get better mate. Thanks for watching
i just started watching The Vampire Diaries, what a coincidence 💀😭
A thrilling departure for an amazing channel. Thanks!
Oh oh oh!! Not listened to this one yet but already know I'm gonna loooooove it!!❤❤❤
Hope you enjoyed.
you kinda sound like the guy who announces on The Haunted Mansion ride
So so glad I found this account!!!
Vampires, noice
Your videos are so wonderful and comforting.
❤ thanks again 👍
I might leave at looking up to you 😉❤
Love the folklore please keep doing them!!
I will, check out the playlist
I think Vampires go as far back as the time of Atlantis. In some esoteric literature vampires are the creations of dark magicians who fed these creatures with their own blood or the blood of others.
History on unicorns and their hidden meanings when 😮❤
Thank you. Your videos are fantastic
I think a lot of vampire mythology was code for the priestly class.
WOW! I Never thought about that!❤😊
Why are vampires so impulsive?
They don’t ever reflect on things.
Very interesting. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
They are still here
(podcast mic on)
Ladies if your suitor is seduced by an ancient Greek Empusae, does it still count as cheating?
😂😂
Robert Pattinson is the worst vampire ever! It took him 15 years to figure out how to turn into a bat! 😆
You're welcome for this terrible joke.
What should you never yell at a vampire while arguing?
Bite me!
😂
Your voice for this narration was awesome
Thanks mate! Doing my best with each of these videos.
Magnificent video!
Thankyou! Glad you liked it.
Q: what happens when you goose a ghost?
A: you get a handful of "sheet." 😊 👻 💩
Should do one for Halloween (sry I mean, reformation day)
vamp Anthem yuh vamp anthem
Knock knock
Who's there?
Welcome
Welcome who?
Why thank you, I'd love to come in :)...
Oh no she batter don’t 🦇
Y'all can't disagree 1.25x speed is normal for this one
You got this into one hour??
Why couldn't the witch get pregnant? Because her boyfriend had a Halloweeny
They have a hunger and seek for rich substance. . They only can come in with your honest invitation.
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This was wonderful! Definitely NOT going to fall asleep while listening.
Yeah lots of interesting little bits and pieces in this one, loved recording it.
Most of the things he says are generational too. ✝️🧿
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Jewish vampire 😂😂
Thats exactky what its all about
Folklore? Why not. Reminds me ASMR let's do tea watch test cricket. Cheers