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Lucifera - The Blood Countess of Transylvania
Lucifera - The Blood Countess of Transylvania
(a short and simple version) By Lucifera Many of you are familiar with the legend of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian countess who was obsessed with torturing and murdering other women to obtain their blood. Well, here is a re-telling of her unforgettable legend. This research is derived from a speech I gave in class and I decided to add it here for your pleasure and curiosity.
The Awakening
Elizabeths interest in torture began when she realized there were torture devices that were kept in the castle. She watched her husband torture prisoners on these claw-like pincers that when used could rip the flesh in such a way that even the count stopped using it. Elizabeth also became interested in playing with whips. During the 1600s Count Nadasdy died.
Elizabeth was never sent to trial because of her status but her partners in crime were sentenced to death by burning, while was condemned to be imprisoned within a tower of her own castle, with only a small hole for food and air. Elizabeth Bathory was found dead during 1614, at the age of 54.
Many novels, poems, movies, and songs were inspired by Elizabeth Bathory.
McNally, author of Dracula was a Woman believes Bram Stokers Dracula to be inspired by Elizabeth Bathorys bloodlust. This is understandable, since there were books about vampires and werewolves during Bram Stokers time he could have read. But you will find several authors who disagree on this point.