Báthory
Báthory refers to a noble Hungarian family that played a significant role in the history of Hungary and Transylvania. The most prominent member of this family was Elizabeth Báthory (1560-1614), a countess known for her alleged crimes. Historical accounts and folklore claim she tortured and murdered hundreds of young women, believing that bathing in their blood would preserve her youth. These accusations led to her trial and house arrest, where she remained until her death. While the extent of her alleged crimes is debated by historians, the legend of Elizabeth Báthory has endured, becoming a subject of numerous books, films, and other media.
The Báthory family itself was influential, with members serving as voivodes of Transylvania, palatines of Hungary,