17th-century 'Vampire Child' Unearthed in Poland's Graveyard
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Archaeologists in Poland have discovered the remains of a child buried in the 17th century with an "anti-vampire" device. The child's body was found facedown and restrained, indicating a fear of potential reanimation. The burial aligns with superstitious beliefs surrounding vampires in Slavic folklore, which helped explain unexplained diseases and deaths. The discovery sheds light on the burial practices and superstitions of the time. Further research, including DNA analysis, is being conducted on the remains.