Dec 23 2008
VAMPIRES II
CREATING VAMPIRES-
According to Chinese traditions, a corpse which was attacked by animals, like dogs and cats specially, were termed to have turned undead.
In Russian culture, the people who used to rebel against the church or were thought to be witches once, were considered to become vampires. Besides placing the corpse upside down, sticks and sickles were placed around the corpse to satisfy the demons entering the body.
IDENTIFYING VAMPIRES-
One of the ancient rituals involved leading a virgin boy through graveyards or through church grounds on a virgin stallion. Further it was said that a vampire corpse would show very less sign of degradation. The body would rather remain as such. Also, vampires were also believed to have fresh blood of the victims spilled all over its face when the coffin were opened by the villagers.
PROTECTION-
Vampires were believed to be prevented by red roses, crosses etc.
Vampires were said to be killed when attacked on their hearts by crosses and other holy things.
Holy water was also carried by some to resist vampires.
