... 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 medieval town ... site of Castle Dracula. The castle was a fictional addition to the countryside, thanks to Stoker. However, the attention it has created is very real. Today, millions of ...

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Vlad Dracula was born in Sighisoara, Romania in about November or December of 1431, thought this year has never been confirmed. His birth name was Vlad Tepes, and was the second of three sons. His father, also ... ...

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... . The story of Dracula originated from a man named Vlad Tepes. He was nicknamed Dracula because of the hundreds of savage murders he committed in the 1400's covering the areas of Romania and Trannsylvania. "Dracula in Romanian means son of the devil or son of a dragon" ("Vampire" 268). The origin of Dracula comes from a very gruesome history, involving violence and gore resulting ... ...

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... hurting the vampires. Through out the book the characters prayed The Son, The Father, and The Holy Spirit. This shows that the Catholic Church was very strong. The citizens of Romania, and even Dr Van Helsing of Germany were all Catholics. Lots of gothic lore, myths, and stories follow Count Dracula and the Vampire history. Published works about Vampires came out ... ...

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... understand the whole plot. It's all unclear at the moment because you get the prologue but it all adds up to a spectacular ending. The story takes place in Europe near Romania and the Carpathian mountains. The enigmatic Transylvania sets an eerie mood that kept my lights on in my room during the night. It takes place during the early 1800 in ... ...

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