Blood Countess

The "Blood Countess" was a nickname given to Elizabeth Báthory, a 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman accused of killing and allegedly bathing in the blood of young women to preserve her youth and beauty. Historically, her story includes accusations of cruelty and murder, making her one of history’s most infamous female serial killers. Some accounts suggest she was a victim of political intrigue or false accusations. Her story has become a part of folklore and popular culture, often symbolizing themes of vanity and excess.