Different Points of View on Vampires: Myth or Reality?

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Many legends about monsters have been told to us since we were little; some were terrifying, while others were just plain evil. In our stories, they have always been there. These days, these monsters might appear in television series, films, and novels. Among these, The Walking Dead and the Twilight series are among my favorite shows and also the top ranked.

Some people get goosebumps whenever they see or hear about these ideas, while others find them fascinating. Here, the question of what is the reality emerges. Are there vampires? What is the historical context of that? Are they indeed bloodsuckers? How do they tie in with bats? Is the entire vampire mythology true or fiction?

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Legendary creatures from the dead that walk among the living are called vampires. Vampires, popularly referred to as "Dracula," are dead people who rise from the dead to threaten living people. They're described as beings with superhuman, probably demonic, immortality, fangs, and a fear of sunlight. They are extremely strong and swift, scream bloody tears, sleep in a coffin during the day, and can only be killed by a weapon made of pure silver, holy water, or sunshine.

How Can You Spot a Vampire?

I know that sounds a little strange and frightening, but I was wondering how to recognize a vampire. I therefore tried looking for it and discovered that there aren't any noteworthy qualities.

The one trait that unites all is the bloodsucking behavior. One tradition from Romania states that you'll need a white horse and a 7-year-old boy. At noon, the youngster shall be dressed in white, put atop the horse, and the two let go in a cemetery. When the horse finally stops, look around and see whose burial is closest to it. It could be a vampire's tomb, or there might be something delicious nearby. You can choose.

Do Vampires Eat Blood Like Bats?

Blood is a word that, depending on the context, usually makes us cringe. It is not expected of humans to drink blood, as this is typically done by animals. Blood is consumed by mosquitoes, bats, and other animals. When iron deficiency or anemia strikes, people are encouraged to eat excessively bloody foods (such as extremely bloody steaks or sausages), yet wanting iron and gorging on human blood are two entirely different things.

According to myths, vampires feed on the blood of their victims in order to become stronger. However, this begs the question of why vampires require blood to survive if they are immortal. Cultural conceptions of that differ from one another. Some believe that in order to keep their bodies alive and prevent more decay, vampires need blood to flow through their veins. Some believe that the creatures only eat in order to terrorize and cause damage.

Let's now talk about the hypothesis that bats are vampires. Due to the introduction of bats into vampires, these mammals have received more attention than other eerie animals that feed on human blood. Leeches, lampreys, and vampire bats are a few of the actual bloodsucking animals that exist on Earth.

All of this is exciting and terrifying, but blood drinking is a whole other story because blood is extremely high in iron. Regular blood consumption puts a person at risk for hemochromatosis, or iron overload, which can lead to a number of illnesses and issues, including damage to the liver and neurological system.

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