Project Gutenberg 2015-08-13 Public domain in the USA. 154 Pohl, Johann Christoph 1705 1780 Pohl, Johan Christoph Pohl, Johannes Christophorus Pohl, Joannes Christophorus Pohl, J. C. (Johann Christoph) Hertel, Johann Gottlob Hertelius, Johann Gottlob Hertelius, Joannes Gottlob Dissertationem de hominibvs post mortem sangvisvgis, vvlgo sic dictis Vampyren Dissertationem de hominibus post mortem sanguisugis, vulgo sic dictis Vampyren Produced by Carolus Raeticus "Dissertationem de hominibvs post mortem sangvisvgis, vvlgo sic dictis Vampyren" by M. Io. Christophorus Pohlivus and Io. Gottlob Hertelivus is a scientific publication likely written in the early 18th century. This dissertation examines the phenomenon of vampirism through an analytical lens, challenging the myths and superstitions surrounding so-called vampires—typically characterized as the undead who supposedly feast on the blood of the living. It meticulously dissects various reports and traditions tied to vampiric activity, aiming to uncover scientific truths behind these legends. The core argument of the dissertation contends that the concept of vampires is rooted in misunderstandings and superstitions rather than any tangible reality. The authors assert that many of the phenomena ascribed to vampires—such as the failure of decomposition in certain bodies, sightings of the dead, and claims of blood draining—can be explained through natural causes, like specific medical conditions or post-mortem physiological processes. Through a series of scrutinized case studies, including a notorious incident involving a soldier named Arnold Paole, the authors conclude that these so-called vampires were manifestations of disease, fear, and cultural hysteria rather than actual supernatural entities. Ultimately, this work serves as a critical examination of societal beliefs regarding death and the aftermath, using a rational approach to dispel the lingering fears of the unexplained. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 25.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. la Vampires BF Text Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Psychiatry/Psychology 69583 2025-09-20T04:47:17.923470 text/html 45698 2024-10-24T17:52:53 text/html 191756 2025-09-20T04:47:19.901490 application/epub+zip 188369 2025-09-20T04:47:18.316474 application/epub+zip 90903 2025-09-20T04:47:18.094456 application/epub+zip 238134 2025-09-20T04:47:21.335474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226329 2025-09-20T04:47:19.692503 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128829 2022-09-22T13:37:49.092658 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59696 2025-09-20T04:47:17.794502 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39854 2024-10-24T17:52:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17084 2025-09-20T04:47:21.462434 application/rdf+xml 18716 2025-09-20T04:47:18.182474 image/jpeg 2844 2025-09-20T04:47:18.137460 image/jpeg 173289 2025-09-20T04:47:17.932480 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog