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Welcome one, welcome all to the GREAT vampire thread!!!! It is here we shall hear of F.M.'s encounters with these wonderous beasts of the night, and his theories on their existence and beginnings!!!! Welcome one, welcome all!!!
Banshee
05-22-02, 05:52 PM
Wonderful idea.:)
Now, let's hope Fox will join in.
Come on Fox, this is created to tell your experiences... :)
Primeval Beauty
05-22-02, 06:12 PM
Vampires: a history
The vampire in myth is always thought of as Count Dracula. Male, with fangs, and a suave manner. However, in different cultures around the world, the legend and the form of the vampire is as different as night and day.
And it was not often in the form of a bat. It was as different as different ethnic groups and countries have representations of them in myths in their culture.
For instance, in some Ancient Greek myths, the vampire is often a woman who has died, and is named Lamai/lamiai. She is a vampiric woman, being half woman, half serpent, and also lives in caves, where she gets sustenance from drinking the blood of children.
However, she also isn't picky, sometimes she also transforms into a very beautiful maiden and seduces young men, for their blood, which she drinks.
And the vampire itself is not sometimes a woman. In Africa, among members of the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, the vampire is known as an Asasabonsam.
It was described as a humanoid monster, living in a forest, and was very rarely seen. It was also very dangerous, living in the forest, and was very rarely seen.
It also happened to possess iron teeth, and survived by catching and destroying unwary passers-by by letting its hook shaped feet dangle from the treetops where it was sitting, and catching them with them.
The vampire also did not necessarily live in a castle as well. In Malaysia the vampire creature itself was called a Maneden and it lived in a wild panadus plant. If a human attacked the plant, the creature, angry and retaliative, would strike by attaching itself to a man's elbow, (or a womans nipple), where it sucked the person's blood untill that person gave it a substitution item, such as a nut.
The vampire legend was not unknown or lost to ancient Meso-American cultures, such as the Maya and Aztec. The vampire of the Maya, known as Camazotz, was a full fledged god, and was central for the Maya agriculture, but was not respected.
Instead he was feared for his blood drinking tendencies, and very fearsome appearance, which included large teeth and claws. He also dwelled in caves, where he would attack people, his victims, for their blood as well.
Among the Aztec people, the Cihuateteo was a vampire as well. This demi god and vampiric woman was often depicted like her kin in other parts of the world killing and surviving on the blood of infants.
However, they also share some characteristics with the vampires of the west. They are said to meet at crossroads, and also to wander at night. They also can't stand the sunlight, as it will kill them.
And among the gypses there are vampire myths as well. The gypsy vampire is reffered to as a mullo (one who is dead). This vampire is believed to return, do malicious things, and suck the blood of a person.
It was often a relative that caused their death, or didn't observe burial ceremonies. They also would be attacked if they kept the deceased's possessions instead of destroying them.
Female vampires were not to be kept in the coffin sometimes.
They could return, lead a normal life, and also marry, but they would exhaust their husband.
Among the Gypsies,if there was anyone who was missing a finger, had a hideous appearance, or even had animal appendages, etc. they were thought of being vampires.
And there were cases in history where there were persons who were like vampires. Elizabeth Bathory was born in the year 1560. She was from a family that had lands throughout Transylvania, and was also one of the most powerful families in the country after she was married to a very powerful count.
After sometime, she started to kill young girls in her area, so that she could preserve her youth and beauty by bathing in their blood. The rumored number that had been killed was 600.
She however could not have done this alone at all. She and her cohorts were found, tried, and all but her were killed in various ways. She was sealed alive in a chamber and could only get food and water through a slot in the door. She died there as well.
The vampire itself in myths sometimes didnt even require the sustenance of people. In Japan, the vampires (called Kappas) would dwell in water. They also attacked livestock such as cows and horses, dragging them into the water, and devouring them. So you see, even if the culture is somewhat different than the western one, there are myths that pertain to the Vampire in different cultures.
And the vampire can be as different in one form, as well as another. Which may be rather odd, but the myths themselves are as different, as night and day. And are also very unique as well too.
Author's name omitted by request
Primeval Beauty
05-22-02, 06:14 PM
The Son of the Dragon, Vlad Dracul, Vlad Tepes, Vlad the Impaler, Dracula. These are the names given to one of the most ruthless rulers in history. Vlad Dracula was probably the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". As we look at the life of Vlad, certain things jump out right away, namely the use of stakes and the drinking of blood. Vlad would often dine surrounded by the cries of his impaled victims, as he dipped bread into bowls of their own blood. Another connection to Stoker's Dracula is the fact that his wife actualy jumped to her death from the castle walls.
During his lifetime, the advent of the movable type press, spread Vlad's reputation to most of Europe. These prints from the later half of the 15th century, were suspected to be the first "best seller's" of a non-religious motif. Documented records show that Vlad personaly ordered the execution of over 200,000 people. He also gained and lost power three times.
Just as he lived, he died,violently! Disguised as a Turkish soldier, he was ambushed and killed by his own men. Vlad's body was taken to a monastery on the remote island of Snagar in 1476. There he was intered by the monks in front of the altar. As the monks walked over his body, it was like a form of absolution of his sins.
In 1931, the tomb was excavated, only to reveal that the casket and body were missing, and replaced with the bones of animals. The treasure that was rumored to be there was also missing. This led to the myth? that Dracula could rise from his grave.
In present day Romainia, Vlad is still honored,
As A Hero!
Bebelina
05-22-02, 06:16 PM
I had a boyfriend once that actually for real thought that I was a vampire and tried to impress me by saying he was a necrofiliac...:rolleyes:....what can I say...I was young...:o
No no no. We all know the history of vampires (though, not to the extent that the lovely beauty presented, thank you prime!), and I think we all certainly know of Vlad the Impalar (though you left out much of the important aspects of his life). This thread is here first and foremost to let Fox Mulder present his case on vampires!
Bebelina: sounds like a keeper :bugeye:
FoxMulder
05-22-02, 06:29 PM
Vampires are demons. They prowl the night looking for victims. There are many kinds of demons, like this 'Cthulhu' Xev worships.
I must do more research on this 'Cthulhu', but I will post more on vampires soon! If I can acess Sciforums!
Cactus Jack
05-22-02, 06:49 PM
"According to a theory proposed be David Dolphin in 1985, among many defects, an hereditary disease called "porphyria" could have developed through lack of genetic diversity in some isolated villages of Bohemia. This disease prevents the production of a protein that is responsible for binding a chemical called porphyrin ring to iron found in the hemoglobin of the blood.
The consequences of this are wide-ranging and could help explain many of the characteristics usually associated with vampires. First, those suffering from porphyria look severly anemic because their hemogloin is not being utilized efficiently and their blood is not as oxygenated as it should be. Second, the porphyrin rings that cannot do their job are deposited in subcutaneous fat beneath the skin. The chemical is photosensitive, and in sunlight it can release electrons that damage the skin and may cause severe blistering - hence the vampire's fear of sunlight.
Legend tells us that vampires cannot stand garlic, and there may be a sound biochemical reason for this too. Garlic contains enzymes that might, under the correct conditions, replace the function of the missing protein in the porphyria sufferers if this is consumed by a vampire, they recieve a sudden rush of the necassary biochemical, which could kill them.
A further complication caused by the malfunction of the porphyrin ring is that gums recede. This has the effect of making the sufferer's teeth look larger than normal and could be the source of the image of vampire's fangs. Furthermore, the inability to bind the pophyrin rings could create a craving for blood in the genetically defective individual, which may account for the blood lust at the heart of the vampire legend." - Michael White, From the book Weird Science.
Now though vampires are just an physcological ideal, a subculture, people living out gothic fantasies.
and FoxMulder, not meaning to be offensive, but some of the stuff you post is quite irrational, do you really believe it or are you just trying to get us woked up?
Northwind
05-22-02, 07:04 PM
Vampires suck.
What? They do....
Cactus Jack
05-22-02, 07:07 PM
I deffinetely think vampires are sexual, a lot of people do. I think they're dark and gothic and villianous in their appeal. Plus blood, for some reason is sexual, and I know the biting is. Plus the fangs usual are a turn on ;) .
I don't know, interesting subject.
Banshee
05-22-02, 07:20 PM
Yes, Cacktus Jack. :) You are so right. :) It is the blood disorder which stands on the bottom of the nowadays Vampire-"Cult".
Excuse me for not being back earlier, I was making supper and had to eat a little.
I thought Fox had something more to say, though. Fox, come on now. You are telling us for nearly a week now that you will come up with something relevant and then you have another excuse.
The internet connection with Sciforums is working well again, so don't hide behind that please.
Post something! :) Make your credibility grow, so to say.:)
Has anyone seen "Vampire's Kiss". It's worth watching. Nicolas Cage is holding the movie nearly all on his own. He makes a pretty good character there...;)
Cactus Jack
05-22-02, 07:37 PM
Yeah, well I was kinda making it up as I went too. I really can't explain why vampires are a turn on, what I said was basically bs. I do think fangs look cool though, but not in a sexual way.
Why are they sexual Xev? Simple, we are often attracted to the unknown and mystical.
It's okay Xev. All you need is some sweet lovin' (sex) to cheer you up.
'Everybody's coming to Toronto' (sung to the tune of a bad commercial)
Wings 1, Avs 1. Game 3 is on right now, as I typed this Colorado almost scored, but Wings are controlling game.
Damn Leafs, too many injuries... Now our coach is injured!
Edit: Colorado scores, 1-0 Avs!
Wait, wait, wait..... they're NOT showing the game in Detroit????
Banshee
05-22-02, 09:25 PM
That's because there are Vampires playing in it. They don't have reflections which stick to your television.
Now Tyler admits he's a Vampire, so he can see them...
or something like that I guess, enlighten me Tyler.
Detroit wins in overtime! EXCITING STUFF!!!!!
I love a sport where a guy named Frederick Olaufson can be a hero!!! None of these pussy names like Rodriquez or Smith or Jordan. Fuck that. We got Frederick Olaughson. Sounds like a viking!
Oh and yes, yes I am a vampire. And it's a rather disturbing time to be a vampire. In Calgary 30 cm (that's like a foot in Yankee) of snow just fell and all the vampires going there are left with no prey walking outside. Sniff, it's a sad day for us.
Now if you'll excuse me I need to go get some food.
Bebelina
05-23-02, 05:14 AM
According to Anne Rice vampires are asexual.
No Tyler, no keeper. I seriously question myself for that relationship, but it was 10 years ago.
I just don't understand men. They're either married, gay, or vampires!
I know a guy who's all three :D
Vampires asexual? I read Interview and while they seemed to be quite sexual in nature, you're correct they don't have sex.
In which case I take it back, I'm not a vampire. I'm, uhh, a demi god.
Now, bring on my viking heroes!!!
and Foster, where'd ya go?
FoxMulder
05-23-02, 03:43 PM
Tyler, I do not believe that you are a vampire. This is not funny! This is real.
Xev, stop talking about hockey! Hockey is nothing! What profit you if the 'Wings' win the playoffs, but the demons take over men's souls?
Vampires are not funny, and they are not 'sexy'. They are evil! Stay away from vampires!
There are many ways to keep vampires away. They do not attack people who have been Saved by the Holy Blood of Jesus. They fear such Christians. That is why I can battle them and win every time.
You see, when a demon takes control of a human, that human becomes a vampire. The human might be attacked and controlled by a demon while trying to make contact with it - that is why demons should not be contacted or bargained with.
And yes, I have battled them. I shall tell you of one that I battled:
You see, I knew a co-worker who was actively trying to summon these demons - to make contact with them - she was very sensitive, telepathically. At the time, I was just learning about this, and did not realize the effects that the demons had on the people who summoned them.
She was a very attractive woman. Meeting each other outside of work was nominally forbidden, but some did anyway. I was trying to accumulate evidence of what was happening, in order to warn people, but I was still very naive. She had said that she wished to talk to me, to tell me about what was happening and to help me get the word out. We met in my apartment, and she began to tell me about how demons were contacted, and what sort of bargains were made.
As we were talking, I noticed somthing change in her eyes, but I misinterpreted it. As I said, I was very naive then. When she began to move closer and began to run a hand along my cheek, well, I misinterpreted that too. But then she put her hands around my throat, and press down. I didn't misinterpret that! I tried to stand up, but she was strong enough (demons give their human hosts unnatural strength) to keep holding on. I had recently accepted Jesus, and was wearing a cross that a pastor had given me. (Precious metals such as gold repel demons, as well, I think). It was only by the grace of God that her arm brushed against it.
She screamed the most horrible, earsplitting scream that I have ever heard and let go. She could not attack me any longer, but she could destroy my computer, with all the evidence I had saved on it. She did that, and then she lept out of a window and hit the ground running.
After that, I could not return to work, for "They" knew from her that I was trying to accumulate evidence of what was happening. I have been fighting "Them" ever since that night, trying to help people see the TRUTH about what is happening!
Fox you should write a book. It would make an excellent fiction story.
Personally, I do not believe your story. I generally don't believe anything outlandish without proof and while I admitt there is obviously no way for you to prove your story is true to me, I am sorry to say I cannot believe it.
"Xev, stop talking about hockey! Hockey is nothing! What profit you if the 'Wings' win the playoffs, but the demons take over men's souls?"
Right about here is where you became a crazy man in my eyes.
"and they are not 'sexy'"
Is not beauty in the eye of the beholder?
FoxMulder
05-23-02, 04:04 PM
Fox you should write a book. It would make an excellent fiction story.
Perhaps I could inform people of the truth that way? That is a good idea, Tyler! I think you are really wanting to help me.
Personally, I do not believe your story. I generally don't believe anything outlandish without proof and while I admitt there is obviously no way for you to prove your story is true to me, I am sorry to say I cannot believe it.
What would you like as proof?
Right about here is where you became a crazy man in my eyes.
I am very sane! Xev needs to stop worrying about hockey and start taking care of her immortal soul!
I shall say why - this woman - her name was Zoe - was not a bad woman at all. But she was not strong enough to fight these demons. She was not Saved.
That is why you need to become strong like I am or you will be vulnerable to "Them".
Is not beauty in the eye of the beholder?
She was. But vampires are also very dangerous!
"Perhaps I could inform people of the truth that way? That is a good idea, Tyler! I think you are really wanting to help me."
Everyone should write a book. They'll learn more about themselves.
I never said anyone would buy it!
"What would you like as proof?"
Unfortunatly, like I said, there is no way to prove it. But maybe if you could somehow get me to see a vampire???
"I am very sane! Xev needs to stop worrying about hockey and start taking care of her immortal soul!"
I'd rather rot in hell for eternity than never experience and love hockey. This isn't even a joke or exageration.
"Perhaps I could inform people of the truth that way? That is a good idea, Tyler! I think you are really wanting to help me. "
Thanks a bloody whole hell of a lot for encouraging him, Tyler. ;)
FoxyNutter:
Sorry to hear about your date.
"Vampires are not funny, and they are not 'sexy'. They are evil! Stay away from vampires!"
No problem, as they don't exist. Asexual, evil beings aren't my type anyway.
"There are many ways to keep vampires away. They do not attack people who have been Saved by the Holy Blood of Jesus. They fear such Christians. That is why I can battle them and win every time."
Are you sure they are not just avoiding Christians? Maybe they think that the Christians will wake them up at 7 AM ON A SATURDAY WHEN THEY HAVE A BLOODY HANGOVER!
"I am very sane! Xev needs to stop worrying about hockey and start taking care of her immortal soul!"
You got's your prioritys bass-ackwards, Foxy. Hockey is much more important. :p
Tyler:
"Unfortunatly, like I said, there is no way to prove it. But maybe if you could somehow get me to see a vampire???"
Gee Ty, look how Foxy's last date with a vampire went. Not sure you want that........
Primeval Beauty
05-23-02, 05:18 PM
Originally posted by FoxMulder
Tyler, I do not believe that you are a vampire. really, how an you say?
Xev, stop talking about hockey! Hockey is nothing! What profit you if the 'Wings' win the playoffs, but the demons take over men's souls? Xev actually placed a bet on Wings;) 2000$ american is a good enough profit. She is now able to buy new candles for her ceremonies.
Vampires are not funny, and they are not 'sexy'. They are evil! Stay away from vampires[QUOTE] I thought I was sexy:(
[QUOTE]There are many ways to keep vampires away. They do not attack people who have been Saved by the Holy Blood of Jesus. They fear such Christians. That is why I can battle them and win every time. actually blood of Jesus tastes bad. It has ran out of date. 2000 years and counting. How would you like to drink a 2000 year old hot bitter bier. And I got from you tht you battled only one of your kind.
After that, I could not return to work, for "They" knew from her that I was trying to accumulate evidence of what was happening. I have been fighting "Them" ever since that night, trying to help people see the TRUTH about what is happening! Then why do they not come to your house? if they cant get in, why don't they just burn it?
That is why you need to become strong like I am or you will be vulnerable to "Them". you have no chance agains me->http://sanctuary.yo.lv/Private028.jpg http://sanctuary.yo.lv/PRIVATE003.jpg
besides, I'm not a bad night-being. This is my secret cave for rituals-> http://sanctuary.yo.lv/PRIVATE009.jpg
see the picture thread for more of my killing beauty:D, I am one of the imortal kind (not a demon though [at least what you understand by them])
(http://www.sciforums.com/f68/s6e8603f8bbdc3d0adaee509f7861e995/showthread.php?threadid=5756&pagenumber=16)
Beauty:
"Xev actually placed a bet on Wings 2000$ american is a good enough profit. She is now able to buy new candles for her ceremonies."
Yeppers. Quite a profit.
Hockey is waaaaaaaaay more important than my soul.
"I thought I was sexy"
Don't worry what FoxyNutter thinks, I think you are.
"Then why do they not come to your house? if they cant get in, why don't they just burn it?"
Presumably the blood of jesus keeps them away, or god protects him, or somthing.
*Shrugs*
Cthulhu does the same for me. :)
Avatar: Oooh, you're cute! Very different than I had thought you looked like, though. :cool:
Banshee
05-23-02, 06:31 PM
But then she put her hands around my throat, and press down. I didn't misinterpret that! I tried to stand up, but she was strong enough (demons give their human hosts unnatural strength) to keep holding on. I had recently accepted Jesus, and was wearing a cross that a pastor had given me. (Precious metals such as gold repel demons, as well, I think). It was only by the grace of God that her arm brushed against it.
My, my, I thought Vampires sucked blood, never heard of one trying to strangle a person.
For your information, I was strong enough to keep my ex from attacking, kicking and hitting me and even worked him down to the floor many times. Am I a Vampire then?
A cross, made by metal, precious or not, will only work if you believe in it's working.
After that, I could not return to work, for "They" knew from her that I was trying to accumulate evidence of what was happening. I have been fighting "Them" ever since that night, trying to help people see the TRUTH about what is happening!
The TRUTH is for everyone different, it is just what you are willing to believe. You are talking people here Fox? Not all people are "evil" or demons. It's all nice and good what you are trying to do Fox, I agree with Tyler on this.
Write it down. It can turn out a good book eventually.
Then why do they not come to your house? if they cant get in, why don't they just burn it?
Actually, This seems not to be possible, for you have to invite a Vampire into your house. Without an invitation they can't do shit to you. Not in any way. :bugeye: That is, if there were such blood-suckers like Vampires.
The only real Vampires I know of, are the big Bats and they don't come flying around or in your house just like that. They excist not even everywhere.
My goodness...:rolleyes:
Banshee
05-23-02, 06:32 PM
In fact...I'm starting to feel a little "evil" myself now. I will hold a seance to ask the Spirits to watch over me...
Banshee
05-23-02, 07:05 PM
Well, I want to hear what FoxyNutter has to say. Don't listen to so-called 'crystel-swingers', Foxy, we're here to listen to you and we value what you say.* We want to know more about these vampires - are you still around? Have you fought vampires besides this 'Zoe'? Did Zoe break your heart, turning out to be a vampire? **
Don't give Fox your stupid remarks as in :"FoxyNutter" and then mention in the same sentence that you value what he has to say. You are contradicting yourself.
TruthSeeker made plain what drove him away. BTW, you re-read your replies to TruthSeeker please...:rolleyes:
This thread is fixing to be a closed thread...
Banshee,
you are better in supressing the freedom of speech than KGB:D;
but considering tht we haveSCIFORUMS here I won't say any more.
Nelson was restricted to an hour of computer a day, as I recall.
And what's wrong with giving someone a nickname banshee? I call as many people as I can by nicknames.
Banshee
05-23-02, 08:13 PM
Vampires, with or without Fox and that's it!
Avatar, didn't you know? I am Mabus and the KGB, all in the same time...;)
And apparently she likes to wrestle around with guys... :p
Notice: Banshees post will the edited as it was not on topic. Mabus and the KGB have nothing to do with the current topic of conversation...
Actually, Banshee, 'Foxy' was a term denoting 'attractive' back in the mid 90s. 'Nutter' is hardly worse than 'athiestic slut'......
Although Foxy seems to have had a change of heart.
And Nelson has never said that he was leaving because he couldn't handle the mean athiests who were mean. So, either you are making that up, or you are revealing the contents of private messages.
Funny, I thought them things were supposed to be private. When Adamski sent me a PM confessing his love for Sir Loone, I didn't tell anyone.
In conclusion, Banshee seems simply jealous that the Fox is no longer flirting with her, and has stopped insulting me. How unbiased. :)
Edit to note that Nelson has just posted - seems he hasn't been driven away at all.
Now, I would like to hear more about vampires named Zoe, Jesus, demon pizza, athiestic sluts, and whatever else creatures inhabit Foxy's worldveiw, and would be rather non-plussed if this topic was closed.
Anyone agree?
FoxMulder
05-23-02, 09:05 PM
I do not want to have this topic closed, although I did not think I was violating any rules! I am very sorry Banshee, and if you will tell me the rules, I will gladly adhere to them. I don't know what I did wrong.....
I will try to adhere to these rules that I don't know what they are. I think you are a very enlightened person and a great moderator, Banshee. I am really sorry if I caused you offense.
Unfortunatly, like I said, there is no way to prove it. But maybe if you could somehow get me to see a vampire???
Perhaps I could, Tyler. Perhaps I could show you and Xev if you were to - well, I had better not mention Jesus in this forum.
Xev: I am glad that you want to hear my experiences. It shows that your eyes are opening and that you are not closed-minded.
We want to know more about these vampires - are you still around?
I am still around and I will stay 'around'.
Have you fought vampires besides this 'Zoe'?
Not vampires as vampires, but demons of their own sort.
Did Zoe break your heart, turning out to be a vampire? **
Very personal, Xev, very personal. I am over Zoe now.
P.S: I'm fairly strong too - managed to win a fight with a man quite older and stronger than I - am I a vampire?
Simply being strong does not make you a vampire, Xev. You must stay away from demons, though.
Banshee: They do, but this one was trying to stop me from getting the word out!
F.M.......don't worry, it's not you she's not happy with. It's us.
Mention Jesus all you want foxster.
If you could arrange a way for me to meet a vampire I would be both excited and eager, as it would mean a whole new world existed.
Banshee
05-23-02, 09:24 PM
No need for apologies Fox :). Tell us about your experiences. If jesus is part of your experiences then you can leave it in.
I don't reveal private messages here, in no way I have done so. Sorry to disappoint you...:rolleyes:
FoxMulder
05-23-02, 09:38 PM
Banshee: Thank you. I didn't mean to violate the rules, so, just send me a private message if I ever do!
And yes, Jesus is a very important part of my experience! I will not 'preach' to you, though. :)
Tyler:
F.M.......don't worry, it's not you she's not happy with. It's us.
Well okay, I didn't mean to get in the middle of a fight.
Mention Jesus all you want foxster.
Strange words from an athiest.
If you could arrange a way for me to meet a vampire I would be both excited and eager, as it would mean a whole new world existed.
Perhaps I could. You would have to be kept safe, though.
What Tyler said, FoxyNutter. Banshee has never liked me, and is simply using this to get at me.
Why?
I would be interested in meeting a vampire as well, Foxy.
Why do you want to see a vampire, Xev?
I worry about whether I could protect you against these things, since you are worshipping this demon 'Cthulhu'.
But perhaps I could show these things to both you and Tyler.
I see. Will you tell us about them?
Yes. What do you want to know?
Sorry I asked. Good luck finding a nice, vampire hunting Xtian lady.
Thank you, Xev.
"Well okay, I didn't mean to get in the middle of a fight."
It's more of a squabble!
"Strange words from an athiest."
I'm not offended by the name. So speak as you please.
"Perhaps I could. You would have to be kept safe, though."
Ah, then I have a question. Besides the cross like you already mentioned, what protects one from a vampire? Does garlic really work??
"Why do you want to see a vampire, Xev?
I worry about whether I could protect you against these things, since you are worshipping this demon 'Cthulhu'.
But perhaps I could show these things to both you and Tyler."
We want to see vampires because it is something we currently don't believe in and, as people with a scientific mind, we are very excited to see new truths. Although, perhaps I shouldn't speak for Xev!
Foxy, thanks for posting again. :)
"Strange words from an athiest."
Not at all. I will defend your right to preach your bizzare theories of demonic bondage, athiestic sluts, demon pizza, vampires, Jesus, and whatall in the public square. I'll defend your privilage to do so here.
"Why?"
Dunno. Many women take an instant dislike to me, IRL and online. Banshee seems a bit more vehement. Oh well.
"Why do you want to see a vampire, Xev?"
Because it would mean that there is somthing radically different in the world. It would mean that theories have to be revised, all sorts of things studied, so on.
I'm a scientist. I like discovery. I like new things, and I like revising theories.
"I worry about whether I could protect you against these things, since you are worshipping this demon 'Cthulhu'."
*Sigh*
Cthulhu is not a demon, Foxy.
"But perhaps I could show these things to both you and Tyler."
Hmm, yeah....
Hey Ty, what say ye we make it a date? :p
"Yes. What do you want to know?"
More about your experiences, what demons are like, what they look like, so on and so forth. Evidence would be nice, but I'd hate for you to get hurt.
Edit to add:
Tyler:
"Ah, then I have a question. Besides the cross like you already mentioned, what protects one from a vampire? Does garlic really work??"
Good question. I would like to know too.
"We want to see vampires because it is something we currently don't believe in and, as people with a scientific mind, we are very excited to see new truths. Although, perhaps I shouldn't speak for Xev!"
Poifectly said. I like having my veiws challanged, and it would present many oppertunities for study.
Does garlic really work??
of course it works. When I'm ever startin to feel ill, I like to eat black bread with many slices of fresh garlic on it. really kills all bacteria. But my point is tht all people tht I talk to then, run away:confused: Really many vampires beside me I quess:)
Riomacleod
05-31-02, 04:02 PM
http://www.geocities.com/riomacleod/Vampirism.html
This might be a little too clinical for the parapsychology forum, but it's a paper I wrote in college titled:Vampirism: Transitions from Gothic Roots to Modern Literature, but I'm thinking that I should have said Gothic Roots to Modern Culture. I'd like whatever comments that you'd have.
(The class was titled "Love" so that is sort of the main theme of the paper, and it focuses on Western Vampires and Western Religion which all feed into Western Literature, and therefore refers to Christianity a bit more fervently than I do on a regular posting basis. Frankly, I'm already having second thoughts about posting it, but since it's up now, it's up.)
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