Dracula legend
Transylvanian bloodsucker lore
The Dracula legend centers on the vampire Count Dracula, a fictional character created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel.
The legend draws loosely on Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century Romanian ruler known for brutal methods of execution.
In popular culture, the Dracula legend encompasses the broader mythology of vampires as undead creatures who drink blood, fear sunlight and crucifixes, and can be killed by a wooden stake through the heart.
The Dracula legend has inspired countless films and Halloween costumes.
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