Were vampires real in history

Answer 1

No, vampires are a mythological and fictional creature. There is no scientific or historical evidence to suggest that vampires have ever existed in reality. Their origin can be traced back to early folklore and fiction.

Answer 2

• Yes vampire slayers are real, but they are not like you see in TV shows such as Buffy and Angel. Not all go by the name as the "Vampire Slayer", some go by as a "Vampire Hunter". Though more often now they are going by the name "Slayer". In such TV shows as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel", Slayers are all women, girls who are trained by watchers. This is not true. Slayers can also be men and there is no report of Watchers as far as I know. If there are, then I am missing out.
• There is no such thing as slayers.
• Slayers are real, yes, however, vampires are not the only things the slay, they slay anything dangerous and paranormal. Slayers are basically humans with larger overall growth of strength and agility. They can also be substitutes for exorcists. They have a special training regime, made by themselves or their teachers. Slayers are usually loners, which is why you won't see too many. They tend to hide from the public, but appear when they need to. After helping an innocent, a Slayer exposes a gas the the victim they helped, making the victim unconscious, also, when they wake, they lose memory of everything that happened that day.

Answer 3

Ah, therein lies the rub. Vampire myths and legends pervade every culture on Earth, throughout recorded history. This is an indication that the stories have existed long before history was recorded. The only other all pervasive myth is the lyncathrope (werewolves), and the two mythologies tend to interweave.

It is generally accepted that vampires are not real creatures and never have been. There are several theories regarding the origin of the stories. Some theorize that those suspected of vampirism were victims of syphilis. In later stages of this disease, the gums swell and the canines become more prominent. Syphilis sufferers can have yellowish (sallow) or pale skin, and in the final stages lose connection with their sanity, some even becoming psychotic and quite violent. It is not uncommon for a sensitivity to light to develop or for the sufferer to become photo-phobic. All of these symptoms seem to fit with the specific characteristics of vampirism.

Much of the lore we have in modern times comes from Bram Stoker's Dracula. While Stoker loosely based his Dracula character on Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) and his particularly bloody history with the Ottoman invaders. He was also inspired largely by Emily Gerard and Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu, and also by historical events that occured in the English town of Whitby.

There are many similarities in the vampire myths that are found in different cultures.

Ancient Mesopotamians have the legend of Lilith or Lilitu (alleged to have been the first wife of Adam in Hebrew tradition). Many authors have borrowed from the legends of Lilith to establish her as the source of all vampires. Still others have pointed at Cain, Adam's son and the murderer of Abel. Seth, the cursed son of Noah has been identified as the vampire progenitor, as well as Judas Iscariot, they betrayer of Christ.

The ancient Greeks have two sources of vampiric legend: Empusa and Lamia.

The daughter of Hecate and Mormo, Empusa transformed herself into a woman so she could seduce men and drink their blood while they were sleeping. This is a contemporary legend of the Succubus (the Incubus being a male version), and Lilith is alleged to have been one of the four succubi (Lilith, Agrat Bat Mahlat, Naamah, and Eisheth Zenunim) who mated with the angel Samael (the angel of death in Jewish Talmudic tradition).

Lamia is alleged to have bore children from an affair with Zeus. Upon learning of Zeus' betrayal, Hera killed all of Lamia's children, and Lamia swore vengeance through the consumption (eating) of infants.

Indian folklore also has two sources of vampiric legend: vetalas who sleep hanging upside down in cemetaries and crematoriums, and Pishacha who are the ghosts of the deceased insane who inhabit corpses and have the power of invisibility, prefer darkness, and can take any form they choose.

Many regions of Africa have vampiric legends:

The Betsileo of Madagascar have the living ramanga who drinks blood. The Sasabonsam comes from the Ashanti of Ghana and tribes in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo; it has iron hooks for feet by which it hangs in and attacks from trees, and iron teeth. The Adze of the Ewe tribe hunts as a firefly draining the boold of its victims, but tranforms into a human form when caught. The Adze also seems to breed jealousy. The impundlu of southern Africa appears a human-sized black and white bird that is the familiar of witches and witch doctors, but takes the form of a human male to attack and feed on the blood of women.

The following is a partial list of other vampire legends and the region of origin:

• Abchanchu - Bolivia
• Abere - Melanesia
• Acheri - Africa
• Agogwe - Tanzania
• Agta - Philippines
• Akhkaru - Assyria
• Algul - Iran
• Alqul - Saudi Arabia
• Aluka - Syria and Israel
• Andilaveris - Kithos Island, Greece
• Angiak - Alaska
• Animalite - Spain
• Aniukha - Siberia, Russia
• Asanbosam - Africa
• Asema - South America
• Asiman - West Africa
• Aswang - Philippines
• Ataru - West Africa
• Atraiomen - Caribbean Islands
• Aufhocker - Germany
• Azeman - Surinam
• Bajang - Malaysia
• Baka - HooDoo Tradition
• Bantu (Bantu Dugong, Bantu Parl, Bantu Saburo) - India
• Baobhan Sith - Scotland's Highlands
• Bas - Malaysia
• Bebarlang - Philippines
• Bela Kiss - Czinkota, Budapest, Hungary
• Bhauangkara - Tibet
• Bhūta - India
• Bibi - the Balkans
• Blautsauger - Germany
• Brahmaparush - India
• Bruja - Spain and Central America
• Bruxa/Bruxo - Portugal
• Callicantzaro - Greece
• Camazotz - Maya Mythology
• Canchus - Peru
• Catacano - Crete
• Cihuateteo - Aztec Mythology
• Chedipe - India
• Chordewa - Bengal
• Chupacabra - Puerto Rico, Chile, Mexico, The United States of America
• Churel - India
• Cihuacoatl - Aztec
• Cihuateteo - Mexico
• Dachnavar - Armenia
• Dala-Kumara Yaka - Sri Lanka
• Danag - Philippines
• Dearg-due - Ireland
• Dhampire - Slovakia
• Dila - Philippines
• Doppelsauger - Germany
• Draugr - Norse
• Edimmu - Sumer
• Empusia - Ancient Greece
• Eretik - Russia
• Eretica - Russia
• Estrie - Jewish Tradition
• Fealaar - Scottland
• Fifollet - United States
• Gayal - India
• Ghul - Arabia الغول , Japan, the Philippines
• Glastig - Scotland
• Hannya - Japan
• Haubui - Norwegian
• Hisi-Hsua-Kuei - China
• Hupia - Taíno
• Inovercy - Russia
• Jaracaca - Brazil
• Jenglot - Indonesian and Malaysian
• Jiang Shi 僵屍 or 殭屍 - China
• Jigarkhwar - India
• K'uei - China
• Kalu-Kumara Yaka - Sri Lanka
• Kappa 河童 - Japan
• Kasha - Japan
• Kataknana - Crete
• Kephn - Burma
• Kozlak - Dalamatia
• Krvopijac - Bulgarian
• Kudlak - Czechoslovakia
• Kuzlak - Dalmatia
• Kukudhi - Albania
• Kyuuketsuki 吸血鬼 - Japan
• La Llorona - Central America and the United States
• Lamia - Libya
• Lampire - Bosnia
• Langsuir - Malaysia
• Lapps - Lapland
• Leanashe - Ireland
• Lemures - ancient Rome
• Leanhaum-shee - Ireland
• Liebava - Moravia
• Lidérc - Hungary
• Lobishomen - Brazil and Portugal
• Loogaroo - Caribbean Islands
• Lugat - Albania
• Manananggal - Philippines
• Mandurugo - Philippines
• Mara - Slavonic
• Masan - India
• Mati-Anak - Malaysia
• Melusine - France
• Mercure Galant - France 1693
• Mmbyu - India
• Muroni - Romania
• Nachtzehrer - Germany
• Nelapsi - Slovakia
• Nora - Hungary
• Nosferatu - Romania
• Obayifo - West Africa
• Obur - Bulgarian
• Ohyn - Poland
• Ol' Higue - Jamaica
• Opyrb - Slavic
• Pacu Pati - India
• Pelesit - Malaysia
• Penanggalan - Malaysia
• Peuchen - Chile
• Pichal Peri - India
• Pishtaco - South America, Peru
• Rakasahas - India
• Riri Yaka - Sri Lanka
• Sava Savanović - Serbia
• Shtriga - Albania
• Soucouyant - Trinidad
• Strega - Italy
• Strigoi - Romania
• Strix/Striga - Ancient Rome
• Strzyga - Slavic
• Suangi - New Guinea
• Sukuyan - Caribbean
• Sybaris - Greece
• Talamaur - Australia
• Thayé - Burma
• Tlahuelpuchi - Mexico
• Ubour - Bulgaria
• Upier - Polish
• Upir - Ukraine
• Upyr - Russian
• Uruku - Mesopotamia
• Ustrel - Bulgaria
• Utukku - Sumer
• Vapir - Bulgarian
• Vârcolac - Romania
• Varkolak - Bulgaria
• Vendalla - Ethiopia
• Vhlk'h dlaka - Greece
• Vjesci - Germany
• Vampir - Slovenia
• Vourdalak - Russia
• Vrykolakas βρυκόλακας - Greece
• Vrykolatios - Santorini
• Wak Wak - Philippines
• Wurdulac - Russian
• Yama - Tebet, Nepal and Mongolia
• Yara-ma-yha-who - Australia
• Yaka - Sri Lanka
• Yaksha - Sri Lanka, India
• Zorfabio - New Zealand
• Zaolas - Brazil

Answer 4

Fiction but partially based on real events.

They are fiction. The legend arose out of the bloody practices of Vlad the Impaler. People who were opponents of this bloody warrior were appalled at his savagery, and thought that his love of gory punishment to his foes had to be supernatural. The legend of vampires grew from his exploits.

Answer 5

Vampires are mythical creatures. They do not exist.