Vampires (or vampiress, for female) are mythical or folkloric creatures, typically held to be the re-animated corpses of human beings and said to subsist on human and/or animal blood (hematophagy). They are also the frequent subject of cinema and fiction, albeit fictional vampires have acquired a set of traits distinct from those of folkloric vampires (see Traits of vampires in fiction). In folklore, the term usually refers to the blood-sucking undead of Eastern European legends, but it is often extended to cover similar legendary creatures in other regions and cultures. Vampire characteristics vary widely between different traditions. Some cultures have myths of non-human vampires, such as animals like bats, dogs, and spiders.

Vampirism is the practice of drinking blood from a person/animal. Vampires are said to mainly bite the victim's neck, extracting the blood from the carotid artery. In folklore and popular culture, the term generally refers to a belief that one can gain supernatural powers by drinking human blood. The historical practice of vampirism can generally be considered a more specific and less commonly occurring form of cannibalism. The consumption of another's blood (and/or flesh) has been used as a tactic of psychological warfare intended to terrorize the enemy, and it can be used to reflect various spiritual beliefs.

In zoology and botany, the term vampirism is used to refer to leeches, mosquitos, mistletoe, vampire bats, and other organisms that prey upon the bodily fluids of other creatures. This term also applies to mythic animals of the same nature, including the chupacabra.

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@Rebs39 oh no not amother one :) vampires are evil they rape you and suck your blood. They do not bloody sparkle.
sievans (simon evans) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:34:46 -0000
@Rebs39 oh no not amother one :) vampires are evil they rape you and suck your blood. They do not bloody sparkle.
Had a great time playing L4D2 and eating Lebanese feast with Usyd mates. Best of all, my breath now stinks of garlic!! Vampires beware!!
coldv (Chloe Tse) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:33:33 -0000
Had a great time playing L4D2 and eating Lebanese feast with Usyd mates. Best of all, my breath now stinks of garlic!! Vampires beware!!
"When their vampires sparkle, you know a generation had failed epicly." hehe. Thatpretty much sums up the disaster that is Twilight!
WafflesOfDoom (Lorna) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:32:31 -0000
"When their vampires sparkle, you know a generation had failed epicly." hehe. Thatpretty much sums up the disaster that is Twilight!
@New happy new year vampires & werewolves!
ElectronicaBabe (Gizem) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:31:02 -0000
@New happy new year vampires & werewolves!
Lol interesting night....tipsey...but home now....yall be safe out there...the sun will be out soon...not good for us vampires..lol
KevinJason (Kevin Henry) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:26:55 -0000
Lol interesting night....tipsey...but home now....yall be safe out there...the sun will be out soon...not good for us vampires..lol
@MsEesso LMAO. I'm glad to hear that. I'm not a fan either. VAMPIRES ARE NOT MADE TO BE SHINY.
hurricaneskies (Sammy) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:15:41 -0000
@MsEesso LMAO. I'm glad to hear that. I'm not a fan either. VAMPIRES ARE NOT MADE TO BE SHINY.

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