Who Was Baba Vanga? Everything You Need To Know About The Blind Mystic
Baba Vanga remains one of the most well-known seers despite having passed away over two decades ago. So let’s take a look at everything we know about the blind mystic, from her real name to where she lived.
Throughout her life, the ‘Nostradamus of the Balkans’ would make chilling predictions, from allegedly foreseeing 9/11 to the Chernobyl disaster.
The blind mystic reportedly said that in 2023, five unfortunate events would take place – and to many people’s horror, one actually came true.
Apparently, the psychic also made five alarming predictions for 2024, which hopefully won’t come to fruition.
But what else is there to know about Baba Vanga? Let’s explore the blind mystic’s life, from where she was born to how she began making predictions:
What was Baba Vanga’s real name?
The blind mystic’s real name was Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova (née Surcheva).
When was Baba Vanga born?
The seer was born on October 3, 1911, to Pando Surchev and Paraskeva Surcheva.
She was reportedly a premature baby and suffered from health complications. Local tradition dictated that infants weren’t given a name until it was deemed likely they would survive.
The psychic was from Bulgaria, which is a country in the Balkans. She reportedly spent most of her life in the Rupite area of the Belasica mountains.
When did Baba Vanga begin making predictions?
According to the psychic, it all began when a ‘tornado’ allegedly lifted her into the air and threw her into a nearby field.
After a long search, Baba Vanga was reportedly found and she was described as looking frightened.
Her eyes were apparently covered in sand and dust and she was unable to open them because of the pain.
When did Baba Vanga die?
The blind mystic died on August 11, 1996, from breast cancer, according to multiple reports.
Her funeral apparently attracted a large crowd.
Baba Vanga and her alleged predictions remain popular to this day.
