"The Myth Behind Vampires' Garlic Aversion"

Garlic is believed to repel vampires due to its association with blood disorders like porphyria and rabies. People with porphyria have an intolerance to foods with high sulfur content, including garlic. Additionally, rabies symptoms include hypersensitivity to strong odors, such as garlic. The vampire legend may have originated from attempts to explain diseases, leading people to believe that garlic could cure the infection that created vampires.