Holiday Insights : Halloween Vampires

By definition, a vampire is a person who will get "up close and personal", then, bites into your neck and sucks your blood. They are not particular about blood type, any type will do. A Vampire readily transforms from a vampire bat to human form. In human form, he is usually attractive with a strong, persuasive, even seductive personality. While most vampires are male, female vampires do exist.

You definitely do not want to know him/her. But, he really wants to know you!!! Once a person has become a victim to a vampire's fatal bite, they too, return to life as a vampire.

Spotting a vampire is easy. All you need is a mirror. Vampires do not have a reflection, so they are invisible in a mirror. Getting the vampire in front of a mirror however, is no easy task. They do not go willingly.

Did you Know? Vampires have "Eisoptrophobia" the fear of mirrors, or seeing oneself in a mirror.

The best known vampire is Count Dracula! About Count Dracula

The best known vampire slayer is Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Thought for the day!: If vampires cannot be seen in a mirror, why is Count Dracula's hair so neatly combed?

There are three ways to kill a vampire:

Shoot a silver bullet through their heart.
Drive a stake into their heart, while they are sleeping in their coffin. Sure, you can drive the stake while he is awake . . . if you can catch him, and hold him down.
Trap them in the sunlight or bright lights.

How do you avoid Vampires?

There are a few known defenses against vampires. They include:

Garlic - This is the most common vampire repellent. Typically, worn around the neck, in cloves, on a necklace. You can also rub garlic on your neck. A vampire will not go near a neck with garlic on or around it.
Cross - If you touch a cross to a vampire, it will burn him. It must be a bonafide cross. If you are caught in a situation, a makeshift cross will not work. Carry a real bonafide, blessed cross with you at all times.
Rosary - A rosary works just like a cross to keep vampires away. Use the cross on the rosary to repel him/her and hold it in front of you, to clear a path to safety.
Daylight and any bright lights - A vampire only operates by night. He sleeps in his coffin with the lid closed tight during the day.

Did you Know? Alliumphobia is the fear of Garlic. More on Garlic

More Information:

Famous Vampires

Living Vampires Homepage

Pathway to Darkness

For Real Vampires, People, lifestyles and support groups

The Laws of the Vampires

Vampires in Myth and History

Vampires, Werewolves, and other Nasties

Clipart, Graphics, and Midis:

Vampire Clipart Gallery

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