If you say her name three times into a mirror in a dark room – legend says Bloody Mary will appear and haunt you forever. But have you ever wondered where the sleepover game came from? History suggests the game is more than just an urban legend and might be rooted in terrifying truths…

Portrait of Queen Mary I

Portrait of Queen Mary I courtesy of The Print Collector and Getty Images

Portrait of Elizabeth Bathory, one of the women in history the game is said to be attributed to.

Portrait of Elizabeth Bathory, one of the women in history the game is said to be attributed to. Courtesy of Wikipedia.com
20th century Halloween greeting card showing the mirror ritual where a woman might catch a glimpse of her future husband.

20th century Halloween greeting card showing the mirror ritual where a woman might catch a glimpse of her future husband. Courtesy of Wikipedia.com

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