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| − | A '''Vampire''' is a mythological creature who drinks the [[blood]] of living [[human beings]] for sustenance. [[Bram Stoker]]'s ''[[Dracula]]'' is one of the most famous references to vampires. Most tales of vampires came from Eastern Europe, with [[Vlad the Impaler]] as the most famous. | + | A '''Vampire''' is a mythological creature who drinks the [[blood]] of living [[human beings]] for sustenance. [[Bram Stoker]]'s ''[[Dracula]]'' is one of the most famous references to vampires. Most tales of vampires came from Eastern Europe, with [[Vlad the Impaler]] as the most famous. Another famous example is [[Richard Matheson]]'s novel ''[[I Am Legend]]''. |
In the horror genre, vampires have been popularized in many books, movies, and role playing games. | In the horror genre, vampires have been popularized in many books, movies, and role playing games. | ||
[[category:Mythology]] | [[category:Mythology]] | ||
Revision as of 18:51, January 6, 2008
A Vampire is a mythological creature who drinks the blood of living human beings for sustenance. Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the most famous references to vampires. Most tales of vampires came from Eastern Europe, with Vlad the Impaler as the most famous. Another famous example is Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend.
In the horror genre, vampires have been popularized in many books, movies, and role playing games.