Dearg-Due Frightening Female Demon And Tyrannical Abhartach Of Irish Folklore
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - People have always believed in vampires. This very old belief was deeply held in the Celtic culture and very widespread in ancient Europe. People believed in the existence of the "undead" who harm after the death of the living.
The ancient Celts had many deities, but as with most ancient cultures, they also feared evil forces and had many stories about them. One of the most frightening creatures, originally from Ireland and associated with the Celtic culture, is Dearg-due (or "Red Blood Sucker").
An ancient Irish vampire legend about Dearg-due is one of the most frequently told. Dearg-Due can be traced to the burial place, namely, near Strongbow’s Tower in Co. Waterford, Ireland.
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