The Legend of Redheads as Vampires in Ancient Greece

Belief in Redheads Rising as Vampires

• Ancient Greek legend claimed that redheads would rise from the dead as vampires.
• They were believed to hunt for blood after rising from their graves.

Reasons for the Belief

• Uncommon Trait: Red hair was rare in ancient Greece, leading some to associate it with supernatural powers.
• Appearance:
  • Redheads often had pale skin.
  • They burned easily in sunlight, linking them to creatures of the night.

Practices to Prevent Redheads from Becoming Vampires

• Fear of redheads returning as vampires led to a practice of burning their bodies.
• This was done to prevent them from rising from the dead and hunting for blood.