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And some of the traditions of ghostly phenomenon go way back to places like Egypt. Vampire legends go at least that far back. Grave markers were invented to hold ghosts in the grave so they couldn't bother the living. They also kept animals from disturbing the grave as well, but it was thought that stones could weigh the spirit down. So telling stories about ghosts is probably as old as mankind itself is. And sometimes the tales included valuable life lessons. For example the old Fairy Tales had a bit of truth at their heart. Red Riding Hood pointed out the danger of speaking to strangers. So tales told round the fire could wile away the long hours and teach something as well. At least in an age when people had beliefs in Ghosts, Vampires, Werewolves etc.
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