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  1. Vampire - Wikipedia

    A vampire is a mythical creature that subsists by feeding on the vital essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living. In European folklore, vampires are undead humanoid creatures …

  2. Vampire | Characteristics, History, Movies, TV Shows, Powers,

    Jun 1, 2025 · Vampire, in popular legend, a creature, often fanged, that preys upon humans, generally by consuming their blood. Vampires have been featured in folklore and fiction of …

  3. Vampires: Real Origins, Legends & Stories | HISTORY

    Sep 13, 2017 · Vampires are evil mythological beings who roam the world at night searching for people whose blood they feed upon. They may be the best-known classic monsters of all. …

  4. Vampire folklore by region - Wikipedia

    In most cases, vampires are revenants of evil beings, suicide victims, or witches, but can also be created by a malevolent spirit possessing a corpse or a living person being bitten by a vampire …

  5. The Vampire and History: Examining the Historical Origins of Vampire

    Sep 23, 2024 · Understanding the historical context of vampire beliefs sheds light on the human psyche and societal norms throughout history. This article aims to explore the origins of …

  6. The Legends Of Vampires And The History Behind Them

    Apr 10, 2024 · One of history's most famous — and bloodthirsty — legendary creatures, vampires have terrified human beings for centuries. In 1892, a group of frightened villagers in Exeter, …

  7. Types of Vampires: Exploring the Different Varieties and Myths

    Vampires have captured human imagination for centuries, appearing in countless cultures’ myths and folklore. While the term ‘vampire’ often brings to mind a fanged creature of the night, …

  8. Vampire - Description, History, Myths & Interpretations

    Apr 6, 2017 · Throughout the history of legend and storytelling tradition, there have appeared a particularly dangerous set of creatures that feed on the vital life force of human beings. In …

  9. The History of Vampires, from Egypt to Transylvania to 'Twilight'

    Aug 10, 2020 · Here's a brief history of vampires and why they tap our perpetual fascination with blood's relationship to life—plus some stories about real vampire hunters (or, people who they …

  10. How Vampires Work - HowStuffWorks

    Sep 11, 2023 · Vampires crave the human blood and hunt humans during the night. They use their protruding fangs to puncture their victims' necks. Since they're reanimated corpses — the …