In this entry I thought I’d add some visual tidbits to go along with my most recent Podcast featuring tales of Irish Vampires. So if you haven’t listened yet…make sure you do:
You can check out my podcast here:
Season 1 Episode 6:
Irish Vampires - Waking the Dead
Irish Vampire Legends
Ireland is filled with myth and legend but did you know that it’s said that vampires are part of their legends. One of the earliest is the evil Abhartach. An evil vampire that rises from the grave to spread his malevolence. It’s said they he is buried a Hawthorn tree and his grave covered in stones to make sure he stays below the surface of the earth. Some argue that this was the vampire that Bram Stoker used as his inspiration for Dracula…and not Vlad the Impaler.
Another type of vampire is the Dearge Due, a seducer, this is normally a female but sometimes can be a male as well.
Another temptress is Leanan Sidhe…who doesn’t steal blood but rather life. But in exchange she is quite an effective muse.
