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It is worthy of note that John Polidori's model for a vampire was, in fact, Lord Byron. Lord Byron's death was a result of what the medical profession then tho
by btilly 8mo ago
It is worthy of note that John Polidori's model for a vampire was, in fact, Lord Byron.
Lord Byron's death was a result of what the medical profession then thought that they knew about blood. Namely that blood-letting was a worthwhile medical treatment.
- maleldil 8mo agoBloodletting is still a worthwhile treatment for certain conditions https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/resources/having-a-therapeutic-venesection/ https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/resources/having-a-therapeutic-...