For those who don’t know, a
vampire is a blood-sucking demon that lives and depends on a human’s blood to
survive. Their main weakness is sunlight and the myth that they exist has been
around for ages. Where did it all start though?
Well, some say vampires have
existed since the prehistoric era but in the 18th century in Eastern
Europe Vampires became the talk of the town and the word spread to Greece,
Romania after that. Although there are many different stories and twist about
them which has me puzzled on what to believe. I have built my own theory as
well, I'm not saying it’s a very precise one but it’s the little pieces I have
summed up from all the vampire TV shows, movies, stories and research I’ve
heard, watched and read through out my life. There are objects that are harmful
to vampires and some to keep them away like garlic for example. A branch of
wild rose and hawthorn plant, crucifix, rosary or holy water is supposed to
harm them. It’s said that vampires are unable to enter consecrated grounds and
they cannot enter a house or building unless invited in. Once they are invited
in they are welcome to come and go as they please. Not really sure where
mirrors came in the pictures but vampires don’t have a reflection or a shadow
because they have no soul. I hope this
background about the blood sucking demons fills everyone out there with curiosity
and excitement as we dive into deeper waters about them. As my next post we will go into detail with
all the urban stories. Stay tuned and watch out for those vampires while trick
or treating!
Christopher Araneda
