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For other uses of this term, see: Vampire (disambiguation)

A vampire is a mythical undead creature that feeds on the blood or life force of the living. "Vampire" may be used as an adjective to describe other creatures that feed on blood but most often refers to a humanoid who has been transformed into a blood drinker.

In the Greek mythology, beings of a similar nature existed, called the Lamias. These were beautiful women who lured youths to their embrace in order to feed on their flesh and blood.

During the Middle Ages there was a prevailing belief that all persons who died under the ban of the church were sent forth by the devil at night to destroy other people; and it was thought that the only way to escape these vampires was by digging up their unwashed corpses and burning them.

See also

• Vampires in Fiction
• Vampires in Movies
• Vampires on TV

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