They have fangs, drink human blood, and can’t see themselves in mirrors. They can be warded off with garlic, or killed with a stake through the heart. Some, like Dracula, are aristocrats who live...

Dec 9, 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 various cultures for …

Oct 28, 2025 · There is a long tradition in these legends and literatures forewarning against the vampire as a malevolent imitation of humanity, setting the vampire at the intersection of themes of sexuality, …

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 vampire beliefs and …

Nov 8, 2025 · On film and television, vampires evolved from predators to protagonists, from Bela Lugosi’s hypnotic menace to the tormented romantics of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Stephenie …

Oct 16, 2024 · The idea of vampire-like creatures feasting on human blood has been around for thousands of years. According to Joseph Laycock, professor of religious studies at Texas State …

Dec 24, 2025 · Bianca Nobilo uncovers the history of vampires, from the village in the 1700s who dug up their dead to make a grisly discovery, to how the bloodsuckers have been presented in film and …

Apr 15, 2021 · Throughout the history of vampire stories—from folklore to literary fiction—the portrayal of these inhuman creatures has metamorphosed from Carl Jung’s myth, born of the Shadow archetype, …

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, Rhode Island …

Dec 17, 2025 · From Dracula to Twilight, vampires have left a prominent mark on popular media. What makes vampires so interesting is the fact that they’re always portrayed differently depending on the …