BLOGPOST 4: Existence of Vampires

There is no scientific evidence of actual vampires, but there are a number of real medical conditions that might result in vampiric behavior or appearance. A true vampire is in actuality stage two of vampirism because all true vampires are psychic vampires, it has just been taken to another level. Not only are they in control of their feeding on emotional, spiritual, and pranic energy, they also need a further concentrated, material source of pranic energy. The most common source being blood. Legends about vampires have been mentioned throughout the history in different cultures all over the world. The details vary, but most characteristics are similar; like their inability to walk in the sun, and that they survive on human blood.

I read the article of Sourabh Gupta, "Vampire Myths and Legends" in the site buzzle. Over the years myths have been weaved that are either unbelievable or downright ridiculous. While the belief in the existence of vampires is nothing but a fanciful mythology, it is nonetheless a compelling myth to delve deeper into. Vampires are just mythological beings. Vampires cannot see themselves on the mirror because from the fact that corpse weren't allowed to be in the presence of mirrors, since it was likely that another death would take place, but this is just about the disease called porphyria. People who has this kind of sickness are the ones who don't want to see themselves for its deteriorate effect. Some people says that vampire drank blood to energize themselves, but it's not that. Those suffering from blood-related disorders were thrown into the limelight for thinking that drinking this would in some way help with their condition.  

They also knew about the immortality of a vampire, that they cannot be killed unless they're stabbed in the heart. The thing that vampire don't have the inability  to sleep at night. The disease porphyria affected the way one's lips and gums formed, making them look horrific because of the way they'd recede. Because of this facial deformity, it would seem like one's teeth were longer than normal thus assuming they were fang-like. Vampires also hate to be spotted by a sunlight, where skin conditions are prevalent among people who are sensitive to light. 

According to Sourabh Gupta, "No man knows till he experiences it, what it is like to feel his own life-blood drawn away into the woman he loves." This sort of vampire is unaware of the effect they have on others. They are unconscious vampires and, as such, they are basically harmless. A vampire is not created by demonic possession, by unholy burial, or an immortal life.  Vampires, real or not real, have been around for hundreds of years and have been gaining more popularity throughout recent years in their various forms. The vampire lore has grown immensely from their mythological beginnings to something that people believe might exist in today's world. 

I read another article written by Konjonashipirate, "8 Vampire Myths Explained" from the site listverse. Stories of vampirism can be traced as far back as biblical times, with Lilith the first rumored vampire. The term vampire did not become an everyday superstition, and fear, until the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe. The first myth explained is the staked through the heart. Staking a vampire through the heart has been the most popularized method of extermination. Certain types of wood have tied symbolism to Christianity, such as Ash, Blackthorne, Maple, Hawthrone, Buckthorne and Aspen. A stake was driven through the chest cavity to ensure deflation of a bloated corpse, so it would be deflated before its transformation into a revenant was complete. Second myth is a bat. it was thought that a bat, insect or other flying creature that passed over a corpse, could turn it into a revenant.  In fact, bats are much like vampires. They are nocturnal, some species drink blood, and they have an acute sense of hearing and smell. Third is the fresh corpse. The lack of fresh air and substantially lower temperature of the Earth below can, for lack of a better word, refrigerate a corpse therefore slowing down outer signs of decomposition. When oxygen hits blood, it binds itself to the hemoglobin, causing the shape and appearance of blood to change. Because of the constant temperature and conditions of being underground, it would take longer for blood to dry up and no longer have a bright red appearance. Fourth is the fangs. The vampires diseas is called the Porphyria, a recessive genetic disease that is characterized by too little hemoglobin being produced in the blood. Skin complications of Porphyria include, but are not limited to, photosensitivity, skin blisters, skin itching, skin swelling, hair growth abnormalities, skin pigment changes, deterioration of the lips and nose, and receding tissues of the gums and lips. In most European countries if a child was born with teeth it was considered to be a vampire. Fifth is the Vampire's Reflection. Vampires can't see themselves when they are in front of the mirror.  Mirrors have always held relevance in folklore when associated with death. There was a superstitious in Bulgaria that if a corpse's reflection was shown in the mirror, there was an increased likelihood another death would occur. Sixth is being photosensitive. The bodies with Porphyria has lack af capability to be in sunlight, because they're having trouble with their skin. Seventh is the aversion to garlic. Garlic holds classic symbolism in vampire folklore because Porphyria is the culprit to this age old myth. Garlic contains chemicals that exacerbates the symptoms of the disease, and causes those with it to avoid it at all costs. Lastly is drinking blood. Porphyria rears its ugly head again because a symptom of the disease is a deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood, it was a common practice for those with the illness to drink large quantities of fresh blood in hopes that drinking it would provide the same effect as someone who takes a supplement to meet their daily requirement for a vitamin.




According to  Konjonashipirate, "Vampires have haunted literature, art and folklore since the dawn of mankind." Vampire Myth has been subjected to many different interpretations and changes depending on the needs and fear of society. The myths and folklores associated with vampires are widely known and have been depicted in numerous films, novels and stories throughout history.