Horror fiction dates back to ancient times and comes from folklore and religious traditions. They include themes of death, the afterlife, evil, and …
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A History of the Horror Fiction Genre: Spooky Tales Throughout the Centuries
Horror fiction dates back to ancient times and comes from folklore and religious traditions. They include themes of death, the afterlife, evil, and supernatural beings like demons, witches, vampires, werewolves, and ghosts. Ancient Greek and Roman authors influenced the foundation of Horror fiction. Notably, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was influenced by the story of Hippolytus, whom Asclepius revived from death.
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