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Today, I'm thrilled to take you on a dive into Irish folklore and two blood-sucking creatures that may have inspired Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', delving deep into the heart of Irish folklore. Join me as we unravel the eerie tales of the Abhartach and the Dearg Dubh, two undead creatures from Irish mythology that just might have influenced Bram Stoker's legendary monster.

Content Warning for mention of domestic abuse and suicide between 06:13 - 08:41
I do give a warning in the video too so you can pause/skip or whatever your need to do to mind your mental health.

In this video, we'll explore the blood-curdling narratives, providing historical context and drawing intriguing connections between these ancient legends and the iconic vampire we know today. Get ready for a captivating deep dive into the supernatural realm.

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Resources and Links

Octocon and Wikimedia Community Ireland Panel with Lora O’Brien and Morgan Daimler titled ‘How do you spell fairy?’
You can watch it here:
   • Octocon Presents: Culture Night 2023 - How...  

‘Bram Stoker Claimed That Parts of Dracula Were Real. Here's What We Know About the Story Behind the Novel’
https://time.com/5411826/bram-stoker-...

^^ Very interesting article on the meaning of the name ‘Dracula’ and other bits about Stoker’s research habits and original manuscript notes.

Celtic Routes of West Wales and Ireland’s Ancient East
Blog post on the folk tale of the Dearg Dubh / Due
CW for domestic violence and abuse, and murder (vampire horror).
https://celticroutes.info/celtic-high...

Patrick Weston Joyce’s works have been digitised and are found here:
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/...

Article: Sinéad Burke Has Gotten The Irish Words For 'Little Person' Printed In The Dictionary
https://lovin.ie/news/feature/sinead-...



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