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Vampires: Fiction or Reality?

Vampires, though a part of history, are merely a figment of our imagination, or are they?

With the modern age of vampire tales, it seems only natural that the

vampire lairs would move on to the New World. New Orleans has some of the most fascinating cemeteries in the world, one reason why it is beloved by vampires and vampire fans alike. Because of the swampy nature of the New Orleans area, nearly all graves are above ground, in crypts.

Although vampires are said to be seen throughout Europe, in such places like Albania, Greece, and Turkey, the most famous place of all is Transylvania.

Every childhood lover of vampire movies will remember the chilling line; "I come from...Transylvania!" No other place is so easily identified with vampires as Transylvania. Bram Stoker made this area famous by making it the homeland of his fictional character Dracula. Vlad Tepes, a historical figure upon whom Dracula was loosely based, was from Transylvania.

Transylvania is territory in central Romania; in fact, it is the largest territory in the country. The Carpathian Mountains surround it on three sides. Romania has strong Hungarian and German influences as well. One of the more famous cities in Transylvania is Sighisoara, a beautiful m


No HLV claims to be immortal, invincible, or possess supernatural abilities. Although some report enhanced strength, stamina, resistance to disease, and so on, in no case do these traits exceed the limits of normal humans. Human Living Vampires are human beings that are born, age, and fully expect to die at the end of a normal human life span. Like anyone, they can get any illness or injury that afflict human beings. They also can and do have children.

She was a young bride who married Count Ferencz Nadasdy at the age of fifteen. Nadasdy spent most of his time away from the home; he was a high-ranking officer and was at war most of the time. Elizabeth was restless and bored

Disturbed, the villagers removed the corpse and burnt it; and the vampire of Croglin Grange was no more.

Another famous vampire is Elizabeth Bathory also know as “the queen of blood”. She was a noblewoman who held lands throughout Transylvania, and was considered one of the most powerful women in the country.

So some of him lived but the most of him died –

She watched the lights as they emerged from the trees. Feeling frightened, she ran to the door.

(But it isn't on record the lady tried)

Today, millions of people journey to Romania, and many of them go on tours of the castles in the area.

Other famous vampires include: John George Haigh also known as “the Acid Vampire”, whose story hit the European headlines in 1944. He would kill his victims, drain their blood, and then dispose of their bodies by pouring acid over them. When the remains had been reduced to sludge, he poured the rest down a manhole in his basement floor.

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