The abilities of a vampire are numerous, and naturally depends on what vampire is in what area, for one to know what kind of things they might be capable of. For example; many species of vampire are not know to be able to fly, however, the bruxsa in Portugal, the lansuir in Malaysia, and aswang in the Philippines all have the ability to fly. Other vampires native to cultures in different regions must first change shape to fly, which is but one more of their many talents. A vampire might turn into a dog, cat, bat, wolf, insects, and pests or rodents; anything to escape destruction. Many cultures believed that during the cremation of a vampire if you were to let even one maggot, or bug to escape from his corpse during the burning that he would have survived. Vampires also have the ability to defy gravity, in some cases, such as Count Dracula’s nimble talent of scaling walls like a spider, head down facing the ground.
To invade locked doors, or escape in tightly cramped areas, the vampire is able to transform himself into a mist, or vapour, so that he can travel beneath doors or through keyholes. Others believed that he was able to reduce in size or dimension, so that he could slip through narrow spaces. The vampire also possesses great mental and physical strength; if he is not able to hypnotize his enemy, he will surely have the strength of several men to defend himself. Some vampires have the power to control other animals, making them familiars or servants, while others are able to control the elements. Some believe that vampires are responsible for crop failure, and bad harvests. The Balkan people, among a few other cultures believed that a vampire could have intercourse with a human female, producing their dhampir offspring. Many cultures believed that vampires naturally possess eternal life, or at least live very long lives. In India and the Ukraine, some species of vampire stole human organs, while the Romanians believed that vampires caused impotence.
Despite the vampires many numerous strengths, they also have many weaknesses that render them destructible by man, or skilled hunters. For example, many cultures believe that a vampire is unable to cross over a threshold that they have not been invited into. Others believed that vampires could not cross over running water. European cultures maintained the belief that vampires must sleep during the day, which keeps them in a comatose state. The reason being for sleep during the day, is yet another weakness; vampires are unable to withstand direct sunlight. The vampire in many legends is vulnerable to Christian religious objects, as well as hallowed ground. Some cultures also believed that vampires must return to the soil of their native land in order to regenerate their powers, and to sleep. The other weakness, is that vampires are unable to see themselves in mirrors; this would not seem like a weakness, but was actually used to capture Dracula, in the film Dracula 2000.
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Do vampires exist??
Are they very dangerous?
no they dont but all the books about them are great ie. darren shan saga and twilight saga!
What happened to the site. I haven’t been here for a while. I had to be else where for a little bit? Where did everyones comments go? Did I miss a lot? Anyone who knows me, let me know what’s up and how we can comment on things being said.-Jenna
Hey Jenna It’s me. I don’t know why they changed this site. I left a question on here and the next day everything was reformated. I really do not enjoy this set up. Hope all has been well for you. Though it is nice not to have to sift through all the old comments with requests to be turned, I do miss the old conversations and some of the regulars on here.
that shit in those paragraphs is bull shit! i all most got killed by ten of the damn asswholes! they have no weaknesses. i’m dead serious that i all most got killed. you got to be very careful when trying to lern a lot about them. do not try to add some on internet cause they can find u even if they dont know where you live. BE VERY CAREFUL!
i believe that vampires do exist but they are nothing more than humans who think they are vampires and try to imitate the mythical creature.
hey
i dont know much about vanpires at all
but i have seen the film twilight and i am currently reading the book.
what i dont understand is why his eyes change colour.
can any body explain?
or was that just made up for the film and story.
also, have vampires ever existed? if so can we be sure they dont anymore?
thanks x
Hey Jenna. There are different conversations on the different pages.
Paige,
Some vampires eyes do change color but not many. It is just as common as a human with eyes that change color. The books and movies added that just for more of an effect. As for the question of vampires existence that is to be dicided for yourself. Some believe they still exist and are in hiding and others believe they no longer exist or have never existed and are just scary stories. There is one thing that I thought to be interesting though. If you wish you can follow this link to national geographic where they have dug up a supposed vampire skull: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/03/090310-vampire-graves.html
Hey,
I only know a little about vampires, but researching them is a good way to pass the time. The vampire skull story was pretty interesting.
A lot of the books and films based around vampires are pretty good: Dracula, Twilight saga, House of Night novels, etc. All are recommended!
Alex,
I completely agree that researching vampires is the second best way to find out about them and since the absolute best way to learn about vampires is to sit down and talk with one doing research will have to suffice. One thing with the books and movies though, not everything is true and some is exaggerated so bear that in mind while you do your research and don’t forget to have fun!
paige!
Eduard’s eyes are black when he’s hungry and golden when he’s not.
At first he was black eyed cause he was so hungry (one of the reasons for him reacting the way he did to Bella) and while he was away he went to Antartica, eating some penguins or what not.. that’s why in his return his eyes had that color in them :)
TO:ALEX
Is there a film on the house of night?!
Berry you have come the closest to answering why the eye colour changes… although Darkbone has touched on a point as well. The colour of not only the eyes (but often also of the complexion) is closely related to their state of hunger, however not entirely dominated thereby. Different species have different characteristics and it is not a given that all of them have the same attributes.
If you pay close attention to the movie you so love referring to, Twilight, you will notice that Edward didn’t so much react the way he did merely due to hunger… the larger driving force behind his reaction was the actual smell of her blood. Some of these creatures find ways to anticipate hunger, manage cravings and they even find ways to deal with the smell of human blood in an attempt to live some semblance of a life. Although, once in a while, they do pass that one human whose blood smells much stronger than they are able handle… like with Bella in the movie. Human blood also differs in smell, like any human scent does.
Darkbone has stated another reality, movies, books and the net might be good places to do research and gather information, but you should heed Darkbone’s warning as well… all these places, more often than not, portray embellished myths as truth.