Vampire Myths Histories
The vampire myth has been in the history of many different cultures. Bram Stoker's Dracula novel gave it a universally recognized name. His character was based on a real life character, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler. He lived in Romania in the 1400. He was a cruel man who enjoyed watching bloody scenes of people being impaled. His "love of blood" is perhaps what inspired Mr. Stoker.
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Typically, they are characterized by black capes, long corpse-like bodies and the ability to fly, although whether or not these characteristics were included in the original vampire myths is not known. They sleep in coffins, can't stand churches, and scream at the sight of garlic.
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One of the most plausible explanations for vampire myths is the disease porphyria, which occurred frequently in Transylvania. Porphyria is a blood-related condition where a vital function of blood cells is lost. This results in rapid tissue damage, giving the victim a ghastly pallor and enlarged teeth due to gum damage.
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The top ten myths about vampires explained. ... Most vampire myths come to us from the Dark Ages, when science was in its infancy and people looked to religion or superstition to explain the world around them. While many vampire myths have their basis in Christian orthodoxy, others represent imaginative interpretations...
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According to vampire legend, ... From Cain and Lilith came a host of demons and vampires in the vague myths. Cain is mentioned in the Bible as having a number of legitimate children, with an unnamed woman/ wife. Some of his children are even highly regarded, as they are listed with their inventions, such as the harp and...
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A comprehensive site dedicated to the study of vampires in a literary and historical context. Includes folklore, medical knowledge, vampires in popular culture, movie and book reviews, personal fiction and academic essays. ... But, who knows--after all, this is a vampire site. It may yet come back to life one day.
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