Countess of Čachtice

The Countess of Čachtice, commonly known as Elizabeth Báthory, was a Hungarian noblewoman from the 16th century. She is historically infamous for accusations of murdering numerous young women, allegedly to bathe in their blood, believing it would preserve her youth. While some evidence suggests she may have been falsely accused or her crimes exaggerated, her story has become a legend of Gothic horror. She remains one of history’s most notorious female serial killers, symbolizing dark themes of vanity, power, and evil.