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The accusations claimed that Báthory believed that the blood of these young women had restorative properties, and that by bathing in their blood, she could regain her youth and beauty. This macabre practice allegedly continued for many years, with Báthory becoming increasingly isolated and reclusive.

The accusations against Elizabeth Báthory began in 1610 when King Matthias II of Hungary ordered an investigation into her alleged crimes. The accusations included claims that she tortured and killed young women, mostly peasant girls, believing that their blood would preserve her youth and beauty. The methods of torture were said to include mutilation, starvation, and freezing. estella bathory full

In 1575, at the age of 15, Elizabeth married Ferenc Nádasdy, a Hungarian nobleman and military leader. The marriage was arranged by their families, and it strengthened the alliance between the Báthory and Nádasdy families. The couple had four children together. The accusations claimed that Báthory believed that the

Modern scholars argue Báthory was a scapegoat for a massive land grab by the king, who had borrowed money from her. She may have been cruel, but the "600 victims" number is likely an extreme exaggeration. Nevertheless, her legend became the template for the female vampire. The accusations included claims that she tortured and

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