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Vampires (or vampiress, for female) are mythical or folkloric creatures, typically held to be the re-animated corpses of human beings and said to subsist on human and/or animal blood (hematophagy). They are also the frequent subject of cinema and fiction, albeit fictional vampires have acquired a set of traits distinct from those of folkloric vampires (see Traits of vampires in fiction). In folklore, the term usually refers to the blood-sucking undead of Eastern European legends, but it is often extended to cover similar legendary creatures in other regions and cultures. Vampire characteristics vary widely between different traditions. Some cultures have myths of non-human vampires, such as animals like bats, dogs, and spiders.
Vampirism is the practice of drinking blood from a person/animal. Vampires are said to mainly bite the victim's neck, extracting the blood from the carotid artery. In folklore and popular culture, the term generally refers to a belief that one can gain supernatural powers by drinking human blood. The historical practice of vampirism can generally be considered a more specific and less commonly occurring form of cannibalism. The consumption of another's blood (and/or flesh) has been used as a tactic of psychological warfare intended to terrorize the enemy, and it can be used to reflect various spiritual beliefs.
In zoology and botany, the term vampirism is used to refer to leeches, mosquitos, mistletoe, vampire bats, and other organisms that prey upon the bodily fluids of other creatures. This term also applies to mythic animals of the same nature, including the chupacabra.
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RT @SASHAshhhh: i'm secretly excited that i bought my movie ticket for new moon. shhh...vampires r so in right now
PinoyVox (Matthew Margallo) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:51:29 -0000
RT @SASHAshhhh: i'm secretly excited that i bought my movie ticket for new moon. shhh...vampires r so in right now
I wanna see some fanfic where Cassidy from Preacher kicks the asses of all the whiny Twilight vampires. Then teams up with True Blood Eric.
VoltjanStevens (Mike Myers) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:49:51 -0000
I wanna see some fanfic where Cassidy from Preacher kicks the asses of all the whiny Twilight vampires. Then teams up with True Blood Eric.
Bored no one I kno is awake I need to make friends wit vampires
WERALLGOIN2HELL (WERALLGOIN2HELL) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:48:03 -0000
Bored no one I kno is awake I need to make friends wit vampires
FRANKIE SAYS: I'll protect you from the hooded claw, Keep the vampires from your door
binnenkantpaal (bovenkantlat dus) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:30 -0000
FRANKIE SAYS: I'll protect you from the hooded claw, Keep the vampires from your door
@itskaylan Puns are the highest form of humour for vampires, and they're who I'm catering to really!
ittykat (Kathy) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:08 -0000
@itskaylan Puns are the highest form of humour for vampires, and they're who I'm catering to really!
changing the world with Paris Hilton, the cockroach massacre and the vampires http://bit.ly/g5JkQ
TeyaSorroche (Thea Sorroche) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:41:55 -0000
changing the world with Paris Hilton, the cockroach massacre and the vampires http://bit.ly/g5JkQ
An Open Letter to Any Who Would Wish to Become a Vampire - If you wish you could be a vampire, please read this first.
Meta Description: [ Article by Sanguinarius. If you wish that you could be a vampire, for real, please read this first. Support and information for real vampires, blood drinkers, and vampiric people seeking support, help, guidance, answers, etc. Not RPG-oriented. Has guide, tips, articles, forums, resources, links d... ]
Dark Dreams: Enabling in the Vampire Community - An article discussing the delusional aspects of the Vampire Community and the dangers of unbalanced members within it.
Drink Deeply and Dream: The Reality of the Modern-Day Vampire - Attempts to explain the realities of vampires, the truths and facts while dismissing the myths and legends. Includes largest real vampire-dedicated ezboard forum for personal interactions as well as real time chat.
Meta Description: [ Drink Deeply and Dream: The Reality of the Modern-Day Vampire. Support and information for real vampires, seekers,
and curious. All welcome. ]
Living Vampires - Information and articles discussing things from the nature of vampires to the development of the vampiric community. Classifieds and links are also included.
Meta Description: [ Real vampires, serious vampire scholarship, vampirology and folklore, the online and offline vampire community ]
Nocturnus - From the makers of Otherkin.com comes a site that deals with vampires, including Sanguinarian, Ageless (Classical or Traditional), Psi and Inheritors.
Real Vampire Directory - Searchable directory of all manner of real vampire sites, services and information.
Meta Description: [ Searchable directory of all manner of real vampire / vampiric community sites, services and information. ]
Real Vampires - An article by Inanna Arthen which relates vampires through historical fiction to modern day realism.
Sanguinarius.org for Real Vampires - Dedicated to providing a wide range of resources for the vampiric community including a support page, directory, community calendar, #Sanguinarius on IRC, and articles which provide tips and advice.
Meta Description: [ Support and information for real vampires, blood drinkers, and vampiric people seeking support, help, guidance, answers, etc. Not RPG-oriented. Has guide, tips, articles, forums, resources, links directory, community calendar, chat, much more! ]
SphynxCat's Real Vampires Support Page - Support site for real vampires, those who think they might be, or those knowing someone who might be. Includes anecdotes, advice, support and many links. Everyone needs a starting point somewhere, and someone to say they're not alone.
Meta Description: [ Support site for real vampires or those knowing people they may feel are real vampires. Everyone needs a starting point somewhere, and someone to say they're not alone... Included here is information, anecdotes, advice, articles and more. ]
St. Louis After Dark - The source for information on the vampire community in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Also features articles on general, blood and psychic vampirism.
Meta Description: [ Some Lives Are Different is a vampire, therian, otherkin, and donor site providing support, information, and other resources to those in need in a curiosity friendly environment. ]
The Practice of Psycho-Magickal Vampirism - Dedicated to providing information on magickal psychic vampirism.
Vampires - Collection of links and other resources about real vampires.
VC Magazine - Monthly e-zine of the Vampire Church. Showcases dark-culture, featuring original poetry, art, stories and reviews of movies, music, clubs and websites. Extensive past issues archive.
Meta Description: [ A publication of dark themes including vampirism, the occult, horror genre, holloween, and more. ]
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