The Shocking Truth About Dracula: Was He a Vegetarian Vampire?
Vlad the Impaler lived in the 15th century and is still known today as an exceptionally brutal ruler. Interestingly, according to the latest findings by researchers, Dracula avoided blood in his everyday life in the kitchen.
Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula, is considered the most famous vampire in the world. However, the truth is that the ruler of Romania was not actually a bloodsucker. It is true, though, that he ruled with an iron fist and did not shy away from bloody punishments. He impaled his enemies on stakes, hence his original nickname.
This is not the only bloody aspect of Dracula’s history. As recently discovered by scientists, the prototype of the literary vampire suffered from a disease that caused blood to flow from his eyes. What else do we know about Vlad the Impaler? According to researchers, he was on a meatless diet.
Dracula didn’t eat meat
Such conclusions are drawn from the chemical analysis of three letters written in 1457 and 1475 by Vlad. The correspondence was addressed to Thomas Altemberger, the ruler of the city of Sibiu. The letters discussed various topics, including tax collection. To preserve these valuable historical sources without damage or contamination, scientists took samples using ethylene and vinyl…
