Vampires are mythological creatures, the existence of which science has not yet been able to prove[phpbay] But there is a large amount of untested evidence directed towards the fact that vampire tendencies are a possibility among humans[phpbay] And with the recent increase in awareness through books and movies, vampires like Count Dracula, Nosferatu, Count Yorga, Spike, Edward Cullens and others have amassed an impressive fan following[phpbay] There are certain features that put vampires into a class of their own, one which is quite different from any human being with cannibalistic tendencies[phpbay] To understand these better here are a few of them explained in detail:
Blood, either human or animal, is a major part of a vampire’s diet[phpbay] Since drinking human blood would be partially cannibalistic and make it difficult for them to function normally in human society, a number of them prefer animal blood[phpbay] They eat little or nothing else, which is what, makes them easy to identify[phpbay]
Sunlight has an adverse effect on vampires making their skin burn[phpbay] This is one of the main reasons most of them prefer to be indoors during the day and become more active at night[phpbay] They also cannot tolerate high temperatures and tropical climates, and are therefore more likely to populate the cooler parts of the world[phpbay] However, this is believed to be a largely psychological condition that can be controlled with great willpower[phpbay] That is why some of the older and more experienced vampires, by mastering their thoughts, are able to roam around safely in the sunlight without feeling its effects[phpbay] In some instances sunlight, instead of burning up vampire flesh, makes it shimmer, giving it a bewitching radiance[phpbay] While this does not happen in all cases, it still makes the vampire stand out in a crowd of humans, making it necessary for him to avoid sunlight[phpbay]
All vampires have fangs or large canines, whether you can see them or not[phpbay] These are very similar to the ones animals have, though much sharper[phpbay] Their main purpose is to dig deep into human flesh and make precise puncture wounds needed to start the blood flow[phpbay] In some cases the fangs are retractable like claws and are only displayed when the vampire is in attack mode[phpbay] Usually this is accompanied by a change in their facial composition making them more animalistic and savage[phpbay] But this varies across vampires[phpbay]
Breathtaking beauty is also another characteristic that is associated with vampires[phpbay] They have the power to maximize their charm and good looks making them extremely attractive, especially to humans they want to prey on[phpbay] They are also very well dressed and manage to keep up with the latest fashion even though some of them have lived for over hundreds of years[phpbay]
Immortality is something we associate with all vampires but this is not necessarily true[phpbay] What vampires are vulnerable to is being stabbed in the heart with a stake? If you do this and then cut off their heads before burning their bodies, then you can be sure that you have killed the vampire for good[phpbay] Unless this is done, the vampire remains immortal, feels no pain and cannot be injured[phpbay] But there is some amount of evidence which shows that prolonged contact and attachment to humans does make vampires vulnerable to mortal pain and harm[phpbay]
While these pointers work well to help you identify a vampire, they do not comprise a full proof technique[phpbay] With evolution there have been significant changes in the characteristics of the newer generation of vampires[phpbay] It is therefore important to play it by ear and be very careful when identifying an individual as belonging to the undead[phpbay] The repercussions of being wrong are almost as dangerous as those of being right[phpbay]
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