[s3e5] The Axeman's Letter -

: Elijah struggles with a suppressed memory recently unearthed by his mother. It is revealed that 1,000 years ago, Elijah discovered Aurora had been sired by Rebekah, and he used his compulsion to make Aurora believe Klaus was a monster, effectively breaking Klaus's heart and driving them apart for centuries.

In the The Originals episode , the title refers to a historical New Orleans urban legend used as a backdrop for the return of Klaus Mikaelson's first love, Aurora de Martel . The Historical "Axeman" Connection [S3E5] The Axeman's Letter

You can find more details and fan discussions on the The Originals Episode Wiki or watch a recap on the TV Fanatic site. : Elijah struggles with a suppressed memory recently

The Originals Season 3 Episode 5 Review: The Axeman's Letter The Historical "Axeman" Connection You can find more

The episode takes place during the in New Orleans. This is based on a real historical event from March 1919 , where a serial killer known as "The Axeman" sent a letter to local newspapers. He claimed he would kill again at midnight but promised to spare any house where jazz music was playing. In the show's lore, Vincent Griffith explains that the Axeman was actually a witch . Key Story Plotlines