Vampires: Demagogues

[Abishai100]

Vampires are mythological humanoid creatures said to have a craving for human blood. Vampires extract blood from humans (usually with their protruding fangs) and drink it as a source of metaphysical energy.

Vampires have been depicted in countless folk tales, myths, novels, and films such as Bram Stoker's Dracula (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker%27s_Dracula) and Nosferatu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu).

Some people of the modern age have engaged in the cult-like practice of enacting vampirism rituals and ornamentation (if not the explicit drinking of blood).

Vampirism is not unlike cannibalism in that internal composition of the human body is ingested for energy, though vampires (unlike cannibals) usually only drink human blood and refrain from ingesting human flesh as food.

Vampirism has become a 'cult chic' horror-aesthetic phenomenon and the culture of mysticism-rich places such as Transylvania, Romania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transylvania) and New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans) invite all kinds of cultish folk storytelling and Halloween-festive vampirism lore.

The allure of the vampire has made the creature the subject of numerous American horror films, and we can evaluate the socio-cultural impact that vampirism and vampire lore has had on the 'underworld mystique.'

In fact, the popular Underworld (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underworld_(film_series)) cult-horror film series presents various adventures and misdoings of vampires.

The vampire has arguably replaced the cannibal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibalism) as the 'taboo symbol' of behavioural self-destruction.



::devil::


Vampire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire)

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[MichaelMyers]

Do you believe actual vampires roam the earth?

[Abishai100]

Do you believe actual vampires roam the earth?

Given that there is so much philosophical and metaphysical intrigue surrounding vampirism, I wouldn't be shocked beyond belief we discovered that there were actual humanoid evolutionary deviants who actually sought human blood.

However, it's simply a possibility, and vampires seem to thrive on being clandestine.


::devil::

[Sculpt]

Vampires are mythological humanoid creatures said to have a craving for human blood. Vampires extract blood from humans (usually with their protruding fangs) and drink it as a source of metaphysical energy.

Vampires have been depicted in countless folk tales, myths, novels, and films such as Bram Stoker's Dracula (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker%27s_Dracula) and Nosferatu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu).

Some people of the modern age have engaged in the cult-like practice of enacting vampirism rituals and ornamentation (if not the explicit drinking of blood).

Vampirism is not unlike cannibalism in that internal composition of the human body is ingested for energy, though vampires (unlike cannibals) usually only drink human blood and refrain from ingesting human flesh as food.

Vampirism has become a 'cult chic' horror-aesthetic phenomenon and the culture of mysticism-rich places such as Transylvania, Romania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transylvania) and New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans) invite all kinds of cultish folk storytelling and Halloween-festive vampirism lore.

The allure of the vampire has made the creature the subject of numerous American horror films, and we can evaluate the socio-cultural impact that vampirism and vampire lore has had on the 'underworld mystique.'

In fact, the popular Underworld (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underworld_(film_series)) cult-horror film series presents various adventures and misdoings of vampires.

The vampire has arguably replaced the cannibal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibalism) as the 'taboo symbol' of behavioural self-destruction.

I always enjoy you're write-ups, Abishai, one of a kind.

Why do you say, "The vampire is a 'taboo symbol' of behavioural self-destruction"?

I agree with vampires being a 'taboo symbol'. But why do you say, "of behavioural self-destruction"?

[anglewitch]

I'm going Lamia hunting, anyone want to join me?
Only one draw back if you join in.
You'll have to pay for your own tickets to Greece.

[Bloof]

Unlike cannibals, mythological vampires had no choice but to drink blood. Any modern day "vampire " might think it's pretty hip to drink blood but they don't need to drink it to survive.

[Sculpt]

Unlike cannibals, mythological vampires had no choice but to drink blood. Any modern day "vampire " might think it's pretty hip to drink blood but they don't need to drink it to survive.

Those damn kids trying to be hip with blood drinking... it's so square. ::sad::

[Bloof]

Those damn kids trying to be a hip with blood drinking... it's so square. ::sad::

I know, right? I guess I have a soft spot when it comes to vampires. It's my favorite monster and if people want to role play or whatever, great, but they can drink all the blood in China and will still never be a vampire.

[scouse mac]

Those damn kids trying to be hip with blood drinking... it's so square. ::sad::

It's always been the easier option being a blood consuming vampire.

Its the ear wax vampires I respect - talk about dedication. Wonder why they never made it into popular culture?

[Bloof]

It's always been the easier option being a blood consuming vampire.

Its the ear wax vampires I respect - talk about dedication. Wonder why they never made it into popular culture?

::big grin::

[Sculpt]

It's always been the easier option being a blood consuming vampire.

Its the ear wax vampires I respect - talk about dedication. Wonder why they never made it into popular culture?

There's a type of vampire that clears out your ear wax? I think I would like to date one. ::love::

[anglewitch]

Burrrrrrp! God that blood is bad for my digestion.