18-03-2011, 04:21 PM
PRESENTED BY
RAMYA.R
DIVYA BHARATHI.V.S
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What is vampire????
• A vampire is a mythical creature which sustains itself by drinking the blood of living animals. Most vampire myths center around the reanimation of human corpses, with the corpse preying on other humans for the blood it needs.
• Vampire mythology is ancient, with most cultures having some version of the vampire in their folklore, perhaps reflecting a universal desire to explore the ideas of death and dying.
• In the modern era, the vampire has become almost a pop culture figure, thanks largely to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula, which features an aristocratic, mesmerizing vampire.
History
• Vampires can be found in the fable of Persia, China, Aztec, India, Malaysia, Polynesia, etc. It is believed that the myth of vampires originated in Europe and India.
• Greek and Roman mythology have stories of Goddesses, who disguised as human to drink blood of living beings. This must have triggered the vampire myth, eventually spreading to other countries and cultures of the world.
• Superstitious stories of human beings also contributed to the irrational belief of people in vampires. One of them was Vlad Tepes Dracula, the Prince of Wallachia, who killed people for his own pleasure and was known as an autocrat. He was later characterized as a bloodthirsty vampire by Bram Stoker in his novel 'Dracula'. .
• Stoker's Dracula became the most successful vampire novel, and Dracula became synonymous to the vampire.
• Another theory that strengthened people's belief in vampires, began in the 11th century. In those times, it was believed that people who committed suicide, or those who were excommunicated by the church, were likely to become vampires. The myth of vampires never ceased to exist, rather it evolved with every century, thus rising fear in people. .
• This age gave rise to the 'Gothic' novel, that turned these blood sucking vampires into charming erotic beings, who seduced people to suck their blood.
• Another story that is related to vampires is that of Countess Erzsebet Bathory, who killed young girls to drink their blood, which she believed would make her look young and beautiful forever.
• Though people are scared of them, there are some who are really fascinated by these dangerous beasts
How they look?????
• It is largely gothic. A vampire is usually pale white,very thin, and very tall with long limbs and a long body structure.
• A male vampire
- dark suit with a white shirt inside.
-well styled and gelled up hair
• Female vampire
- black flowing dress
-poker straight hair
-tie her hair up or leave it open.
• The eyes have a slightly eerie color.
• A vampire should look thirsty for blood and it should have grow their nails long canine teeth.
How does one become a Vampire?
• Ancient legend suggests that a person would die, then rise as a vampire
• Alcoholic
• Those who died lonely or who were not mourned properly
• Suicide
• 7th Child, or a child born with teeth, covered with hair or a split lip
• Red birthmark
• Die in childbirth
• Die as a child
• Illegitimate child
• The Bite (1 time or 3 times)
Are they real????
• There are many creatures that feed on blood like mosquitoes, leech and bats. A person who is psychotic or suffering from mental illnesses and who is also anemic, might drink blood and can be labeled as a vampire
• A person suffering from anemia has a low blood count and usually show symptoms like fatigue, pale complexion and shortness of breath very similar to vampire.
• Another medical condition that produces the symptoms that are common in vampires is known as Porphyria. his disease is caused by genetic abnormality and is very rare.
• A person suffering from porphyria is sensitive to sunlight, with tightening of skin around the mouth which gives the teeth more prominence and an inability of the body to heal sores
• Vampires are definitely fictitious, created by the belief of human beings in superstition and supernatural ideologies. But, these mysterious characters continue to captivate us, even in this era of modern beliefs and rational thinking.
Vampire myths and legends
• Some other popular myths related to vampires is that they are repelled by garlic, warded off by crucifixes
• They are afraid of holy water, Eucharist wafers and consecrated ground
• People who are suffering from porphyria are extremely sensitive to sunlight or artificial light.
• They prefer to stay in the dark. This light sensitivity is what makes them reluctant to go out into the sunlight.
• As vampires are not some supernatural beings but only humans suffering from physical ailments and mental illnesses.
Popular Facts Related to Vampires
• They hate sunlight and fire.
• They are ageless.
• They have no reflection, when viewed in a mirror.
• They sleep during the day and some wont sleep.
• The blood is the life.
• They don't appear to be stalking the streets during the full moon
• A group of vampires is called a clutch, brood, coven, pack, or a clan.
• Vampires scream like little girls when you start butchering them
• The blood of a vampire is coagulated, which means that the blood itself is clotted, sticky, and clumpy. The reason being is that, vampires are dead, many people seem to forget this.
Vampire Names and Meanings
• Morana - goddess of death
• Senka - shadow
• Lamia – vampire
• Nereza - darkness
• Carden - from the black fortress
• Nelo - nothing
• Parris – abductor
• Rune - secret
• Savan - moon
• Orfeo- darkness of night
• Amaya - night rain
• Hesperus - evening star
• Rakesh - lord of the night
Types of vampires
• 1) The Sexual Energy Vampire this person pulls energy through the sexual act leaving you feeling drained, or used. Your heart is left empty and you feel more lonely than before.
• 2) The Emotional Energy Vampire these people get you to feel responsible for them. You have to make them feel better, or fix them, comfort them or make them feel safe. They often use guilt to keep you engaged with their needs.
• 3) The Mental Energy Vampire often occurs at work. They have a way of making you feel inferior or stupid. They set you up to believe they need your help, input or ideas, then when you step up to the plate, they undermine your efforts. They question or judge everything that you do.
• 4) The Spiritual Energy Vampire they attempt to undermine your personal connection to God. They undermine you using threats or punishment. They constantly make you feel unsafe or on unsteady ground.
