Vampires are described by the lowest mythology of the peoples of Europe. From a biological point of view, the vampire body functions abnormally, not in the way we are used to. These creatures look like humans, but they are completely different. They rise from the graves at night, suck blood from people, send nightmares. It is believed that criminals, suicides and people who did not die by their own death became vampires.
What are vampires afraid of and how can they be killed? These and many other questions arise among people who are convinced that this evil exists.
Where to start the fight
First of all, you should find out what the vampires are afraid of, and only then make a plan for further actions.
Start the fight against the bloodsucker by tracking down its habitat. Usually they live in the ground, in graves. A person whose body does not decompose is a vampire. If he recently hunted, then his body will be in perfect condition. There is another method that allows you to find a vampire, which was used in ancient times. At the cemeteryreleased a white breeding stallion that never stumbled. According to legend, the animal passes through all the graves, but never steps over the one where the vampire lies. Having found the bloodsucker, you should think about how to kill him.
Sunshine
Killing a vampire is not as easy as it seems, although there is an easy way - sunlight. As you know, any contact with the sun's rays burns vampire skin, and prolonged exposure is fatal. Although the most popular cycle of books "Twilight" claims that vampires are afraid of the light only because their skin begins to shine under direct sunlight. By the way, artificial light does not have a detrimental effect on them.
But still, the classic myths say that vampires are afraid of the sun. Its light kills bloodsuckers in just a few seconds. However, in reality, everything is not so simple, because you need not only to catch a vampire, but also somehow direct the sun's rays at him. And given that these creatures have great power, it will not be easy to do this.
Wooden stake
There are few things that vampires are afraid of, and among the objects that cause their fears is an aspen stake. This is a classic method for dealing with bloodsuckers. The stake has a point on one side that can pierce the body.
These creatures are said to be excellent attackers, but poor defenders. They have great speed, great strength, they are used to suppressing the enemy with their power, which destroys them. When using a stake, it is important to hit first. During a vampire attack, there is alwaysthere is only one chance, and it should not be missed.
Vampires can heal from most wounds, but they can't heal from a heart wound with an aspen stake.
Silver
Everyone knows that vampires are afraid of silver. The ancient Greek legend says that the first vampire appeared because of the curse imposed by Artemis. Because of this, contact with silver in the bloodsucker causes a burn.
Unlike using light, you can use silver to fight creatures at any time of the day. It is believed that silver does not kill, but slows down the healing process, but a silver bullet in the heart will help get rid of a vampire.
Fire
Vampires are on fire, just like ordinary people. This process is caused by natural causes. You already know why vampires are afraid of the sun and silver. Now let's see how things are with fire. Oddly enough, the flames don't really scare the monsters, they rely on their ability to regenerate. However, it is possible to kill a monster with fire. To do this, you need to make a big fire. The stronger the fire, the greater the chance that the vampire will still burn. If he gets out of the fire, then the regeneration processes will completely restore his body.
Head from shoulders
What else are vampires afraid of, and what methods of killing them exist? Like any creature, a vampire will die if his head is torn off. However, this is not easy to do. Although the bones and skin are very fragile, the same as those of an ordinary person, it is not easy to decapitate a vampire. A silver knife or sword will help simplify the task. Legends recommend doing this during the day when the monster is sleeping.
Other ways
Everyone knows that vampires are afraid of garlic. This is a very common vegetable that causes burns, and in large doses - the death of bloodsuckers. Also, some creeds are deadly for them, this can be used. You can consecrate weapons and use them in the fight against vampires. It not only does great harm, but also helps to kill monsters.
Vampires can't enter a house uninvited, and they always count grain. These folk methods protect people in their homes from attacks. Legends say that if a bloodsucker knocks on the door, you can not be afraid, because he will not come in without an invitation. Well, in the event of an attack, you can scatter the grain, which he began to count.
Vampire Stories
In the early eighteenth century, vampire attacks began in Liebava. An investigation into strange cases began. A watchman was put on the bell tower, who watched the cemetery. One night, he noticed how the bloodsucker got up from the grave, leaving the shroud. After the last one had left, the watchman went down and lifted the shroud. Returning back to the cemetery, the vampire was furious, because his thing was gone. The observer called to him and said that he had the little thing.
The vampire began to climb up the bell tower, and upon reaching the top, he received a strong blow to the head with a hammer. He weakened and collapsed to the ground. From that moment on, the attacks stopped.
It was harder to kill the vampire in the city of Crinch. The attacks took place in the seventeenth century. At that time, G. Grando died in the town. After the funeral ceremony, the funeral priest went to the widow to comfort her. Arriving at her house, he saw the ghostly image of the deceased. His figure was often seen in the city. They say that he knocked on the door and left without waiting for an answer.
Grando's grave was excavated by court order. In the coffin lay the deceased with a blush on his cheeks and a slight smile. In a panic, people fled the cemetery, but were brought back by the judge. A priest was also invited there. He began to read prayers, and tears flowed from the eyes of the vampire. They tried to stab a hawthorn stake into his body, but he bounced back, people tried to pierce him again and again with a stake, but to no avail. Then someone from the crowd cut off the head of the bloodsucker with an ax. His body twitched and he disappeared.
There are many such stories about vampires. These legends have haunted the minds of mankind for hundreds of years.
