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The Vampire MythDate: 2015-10-07; view: 439. Do the undead roam the Earth drinking human blood? Or is there a medical explanation for vampirism? Now read the article below and answer the questions which follow.
Villagers began complaining about being bothered by Paole, and dead bodies were found, drained of blood. Rumours of vampirism spread and a group of Austrian Army officers were sent to investigate. They dug up Paole's body, and confirmed everyone's fears. The officers reported that Paole's body was complete, to the point that there was no sign of decay. They claimed to have seen fresh blood flow from his eyes, ears, nose and mouth. They also said that Paole's old skin and finger nails had been shed, and that new ones had replaced them. On seeing this, it is claimed that the officers then proceeded to drive a stake through his heart, at which point an audible groan was heard and Paole began to bleed profusely. This is one of many reports of vampirism from an officers account in the 1730's entitled 'Seen and Discovered'. The report goes on to mention several exhumations in the area, and the supposed 'Epidemic of Vampirism'. It wasn't argued at the time that something was indeed happening to the bodies post-mortem, but does this prove the truth behind vampirism?
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