There are so many myths and legends about vampires.These
stories help, along with modern fiction, to make up the
general populations's ideas of what vampires are like,
(and if they exist at all). The scope of these stories range
from vampires being monsters to heroes;demons to angels.
Many of these myths were made up by the Church
to help it feel more protected and secure.
Vampire do not exist - Oh, vampires do
exist. It's just
that they are not what most people would expect. Therefore
they seem not to.
Vampires are "undead" - Though there may be this type
of vampires in the world somewhere, I've never met one
and certainly not all vampires are "undead".
Vampires drink blood - There are a lot of vampires who
do drink blood, though not all do. However, blood is not
taken in the methods which fictional vampires do. Rarely,
(I've never met a vampire who has), does a vampire find
a "victim". Usually, vampires will find a willing "donor";
and most only drink a small quantity of blood.
Vampires are repelled by holy symbols - This is not
true. I have even met a few religious, (of Christian
denomination), vampires. Many even find religious symbols
to be quite beautiful.
Vampires are Satanic or demons - First of all, Satanism
is a religion; vampirism is a state of being. Therefore,
there may or may not be Satanic vampires. On the other
hand, about the demons, I suppose it would depend on
what definition you are using. If it is implying the
vampire is evil, than this one too is false.
Vampires are immortal - This is a debatable subject.
Some believe the immortality comes from the soul
being immortal. Others believe the immortality is
physical. Most, however,believe that vampires do live
longer than "mortals".
Vampires can not go outside during the day - Yes,
most can. Although some vampires do have problems
with the sun; such as burning easily, bright light
hurting there eyes, or an allergy to the sun.
Vampires have supernatural powers - This depends on
what supernatural means to you. (What might seem
supernatural to one might be completely natural
to another.) Vampires do tend to have better
psychic abilities than normal people. Many times
they also have heightened senses too.
Vampires sleep in coffins - the only vampires I've
ever heard of sleeping in coffins did so for
effect, not out of necessity.
Vampires can not cross running water - Fiction. This
myth come from the Church trying to feel protected.
It was believed that nothing evil could cross running
water.
Vampires can only be killed (destroyed)by a stake,
decapitation and fire (separately or combined) - This
is basically true; but than again, who can't be killed
by these things. The reason I say basically is because
these are not the only way a vampire could killed (or die).
Vampires have no reflections on mirrors/ can not
be seen on film-Nope. This one's made up. (I wish this
one was true some days!)
Vampires can turn into vampire bats - The only way
a vampire could do this one is if s/he is a (very) good
magickian and is practiced at shape-shifting.
Garlic repels vampires - Fiction. I know a lot of vampires
that love garlic. Though when I smell there
breath I feel repelled!
Animals dislike vampires - I have found the opposite to be
true. Animals seem to love vampires, and vampires
seem to be good with animals.
Vampires need to sleep on native soil -The only place
I've ever heard of this was in Dracula by Bram
Stoker. I guess it could be true for a vampire who
gets home sick easily, (just kidding).
Vampires are "high society" - Some are, but
there are just as many, if not more, that are middle and lower class.
Vampires do not have bills/ problems -Oh, don't we
wish! Unfortunately, vampires have just as many as everyone
else. Sometimes even more.
These are some of the most common of the misconceptions
That are bounding in society today. They reach forward
from the past to confuse and disillusion people. One day
we may be able to help people see the truth, but it's
difficult to fight a monster, (the lies) that began at
the beginning of time. |
