The Dark Side of Folklore: Unpacking 17th Century Vampiric Fears in Poland A recent study on Zosia, a young woman buried with a sickle across her throat in 17th century Poland, has shed light on the darker side of folklore.
The team's findings, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, offer a glimpse into the fears and superstitions that gripped post medieval Europe.
At first glance, Zosia's grave may seem like a relic from another era, a reminder of Poland's troubled history.