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The Evolution of Halloween's Dark Symbols: Vampires, Witches, and Candy Myths
Explore how Halloween’s most iconic dark symbols—Count Orlok’s plague‑bringer vampire, the witch icon that has evolved from persecution to empowerment, and the enduring myth of poisoned lollipops—have shaped the holiday’s cultural narrative across time. We trace their roots from 1920s German cinema through medieval folklore to modern safety concerns and digital age reinterpretations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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