Facts About Vampires

If you've ever wanted a compilation of facts about vampires, you have come to the right place.  There is so much to say about vampires that we couldn't just dedicate one page to them.  Both informational articles and questions (with answers) will be posted and updated right here.

There are literally thousands of vampire legends throughout history. Nearly every single culture on the face of the earth has some kind of myth about undead, blood-sucking creatures that relate back to vampire mythology.

Naturally, the legends are not all consistent with one another, though there are many common threads throughout the various cultural myths. In order to take a more analytical view at vampire, we must do a little scientific-style hypothesizing.

With vampires, it seems there are more questions than there are answers, so before we delve into the Question and Answer section, I'll hook you up with some basic facts first:

Basic Facts About Vampires


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Can Vampires Fly? 
Question: Can vampires fly like bats? Answer: There are many vampire stories that involve flying, and some of those include the vampire …

Werewolf vs Vampire 
Question: Why do vampires and werewolves hate each other? Answer: According to many modern vampire stories, the vampire and the werewolf …

Vampire vs Human 
Question: We know that vampires are a lot like people in some ways, but will there every be a Vampire vs Human war? I think its pretty likely because …

Selene's Prayer 
Question: I was kind of confused while I was reading about this . Is this actually something that people would use when wanting to become a vampire …

Vampire Lineage 
Question: I FIND YOUR WEBSITE TO BE VERY INTRIGUING AND QUITE MORE REALISTIC THAN THE OTHER WEBSITES I SEARCHED BEFORE. MY QUESTION IS SOMEWHAT …

How Many Vampire Spells Are There? 
Question: Is there more than one spell to become a vampire? Answer: Technically, there aren't any spells to become a vampire. The only …

Special Vampire Powers 
Question: Do vampires have special powers such as mind reading, ability to compel people or seeing the future? Answer: The simple answer …

After The Change 
Question: When someone is changed into a vampire does it have any affect on their complexion, the way their body looks or the way their voice sounds? …

What Attracts Vampires? 
Question: Are there certain things that attract vampires? Answer: In regards to objects, materials, and sensory items, there are a few …

Special Weapons 
Question: Could I make handheld weapons that take advantage of a vampires weakness to kill it at longer range? For example, you mentioned the "active …

Are Vampires Always Evil? 
Question: Are vampires naturally evil/demonic? What if you still praise god when you are a vampire, can crosses still effect you? Answer:

How Do You Know If You Are A Vampire? 
Question: How do you know if you are a vampire? What are the real signs? Answer: I would be surprised to find someone who was a vampire …

Mirrors and the Moon? 
Question: Do vampires have a reflection or not? Also wouldn't the moon hurt them? Answer: Both excellent questions. I'll start with …

Do Vampires Glitter? 
Question: I heard that vampires body glitters in the sunlight like diamonds, and they don't show their body in the sunlight so they wont glitter. …

What Kind of Blood Do Vampires Drink? 
Question: Do vampires have the ability to chose what blood to drink? Can they chose to drink animal blood vs. human blood? Answer: Yes, …

Vampires and Silver 
Question: I heard that vampires are injured when they come in contact with silver. If it's true, then like silver are there any more materials …

How To Invite A Vampire To Our House? 
Question: IS THERE ANY GOOD SPELL OR SOMETHING TO INVITE A VAMPIRE TO OUR HOUSE TO MAKE US A VAMPIRE? Answer: This seems to be a very …

Can U Bite Me Please? 
Question: Can u bite me please! please!!!!!!!!!!!!! Answer: No.

Vampire Location 
Question: Where do vampire's live? Do they all stick together as a group or rather by themselves? Answer: All vampires are nomadic to …

Vampire Slaves? 
Question: I have read a lot of books on vampires and almost all of them have a vampire slave in them that a special vampire bite had made it so …

Werewolves and Vampires? 
Question: I've heard (from movies, some books, and other sites) that vampires sometimes keep werewolves for protection. I was wondering how true …

What Don't Vampires Like? 
Question: What don't vampires like? Answer: Like humans, vampires are individuals with individual tastes and preferences. Unlike some …

Why is Vampire Skin Pale and Cold? 
Question: Okay, so I always hear that vampires skin is very cold but if there is no blood in their veins it would be kinda like they're cold blooded …

Facial Changes and the Power of the Cross 
Question: This question is mostly something i couldn't find a topic of it, because it kinda mixes them. What do crosses do to vampires? And can …

Do Vampires Exist in India? 
Question: Do vampires exist in India either in the present or in the past? Answer: I seem to get this specific question quite a bit. …

Do Vampires Exist? 
Question: Do vampires really exist? If so, where are they? How would I find one? Answer: I answered a similar question a while back …

Are Vampire Novels Accurate? 
Question: I am interested in researching vampires and the myths about them. How do you find a real vampire and not someone who is acting like one? …

Do Vampires Turn The Willing? 
Question: Where do vampires live and do they attack humans? Do vampires stalk humans? If a vampire were to bite me, and I told her/him that I …

Vampire Rules and Regulations 
Question: What are the rules and regulations vampires should follow? Answer: There are two different kinds of "rules" to be considered. …

Where Can I Find a Real Vampire? 
Question: Are vampires real? Are they really living somewhere? Is there any vampire living in the world? Do they exist? Are they dead living creatures …

The Life and Death of Vampires 
Question: I have read that vampires can be killed by sunlight, silver, wooden stake, fire, by tearing his head of, and using vampires disease. …

Vampire Conspiracy Theory 
Question: It is believed that vampires can be killed with stakes or silver, don't have a reflection, are cold etc, etc. Is it not possible that …

Are Vampires Heartless? 
Question: I have heard vampires are heartless creatures? They do not feelings? Answer: I wouldn't say that they are heartless, but there …

Is Reading About Vampires Dangerous? 
Question: My mom showed me an article which said we become vampire, wizards as we read about them. Is it true? Answer: The simple answer …

Can Humans Sense Vampires? 
Question: How do you sense that you are in the presence of a vampire? Answer: Many vampire stories tell of special powers that come …

Vampire Offspring 
Question: Lets say both of a person's parents are vampires... would the two create a vampire offspring? Answer: There is some disagreement …

Strange Vampire Name 
Question: Can someone tell me what the vampire name Tubula Laaughstein means and possibly the origin? Answer: As far as I can tell, …

Vampire Personality 
Question: What do vampires look like? Are they same as human or they have any difference related to their personality? Answer: I assume …

Vampire Prevention 
Question: I know vampires cannot enter your house with out being invited in and cross's also keep them away from you, but are there any other ways …

The History of Vampires 
Question: In The Vampire Origin Story why didn't Ambrogio feel the thirst to kill Selene although he was in love with her? Wasn't Selene human? …

Vampires and Garlic 
Question: I've heard the garlic is used to repel vampires. Is this because they just cannot bear the smell, or is it the fact that the odor is …


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