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  1. Vampire - Wikipedia

    In European folklore, vampires are undead humanoid creatures that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods which they inhabited while they were alive.

  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. Vampires (1998) - IMDb

    Vampires: Directed by John Carpenter. With James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith. Recovering from an ambush that killed his entire team, a vengeful vampire slayer …

  5. The Legends Of Vampires And The History Behind Them

    Apr 10, 2024 · After reading about the long and spooky history of vampires, look through these terrifying stories of mythical creatures from around the world. Or, delve into some of the oddest …

  6. Description, History, Myths & Interpretations - Mythology.net

    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 …

  7. The Vampire and History: Examining the Historical Origins of …

    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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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, …

  10. Vampires: The Real History | Live Science

    Oct 23, 2014 · In one form or another, vampires have been part of human culture and folklore in different forms for millennia, and the bloodsuckers show no signs of going away any time soon.