Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vampires took several forms in Greek myth and folklore: reptilian monsters who hypnotized travelers, human-headed bats, and undead ghouls in the shape of beautiful women. These creatures had only one thing in common: an insatiable thirst for human blood.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 The Student and the Vampire
4:35 Lamia
5:05 Strix
5:30 Empousa
6:08 The Bride of Corinth
7:39 Conclusion
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Vampires took several forms in Greek myth and folklore: reptilian monsters who hypnotized travelers, human-headed bats, and undead ghouls in the shape of beautiful women. These creatures had only one thing in common: an insatiable thirst for human blood.
Please consider supporting this channel on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 The Student and the Vampire
4:35 Lamia
5:05 Strix
5:30 Empousa
6:08 The Bride of Corinth
7:39 Conclusion
Thanks for watching!
