Vampires are described by the lower mythology of the peoples of Europe. From a biological point of view, the body of a vampire does not function normally, not as we are used to. These beings are outwardly similar to 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 of their own death became vampires.
What are vampires afraid of and how can they be killed? These and many other questions arise in people who are convinced that this evil exists.
Where to start the fight
First of all, you should find out what vampires are afraid of, and only after that make a plan for further actions.
The fight against a bloodsucker should begin by tracking its habitat. Usually they live in the earth, 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. A white stallion was released at the cemetery that never stumbled. According to legend, the animal passes through all the graves, but never crosses the one where the vampire lies. Having found a bloodsucker, you should consider how to kill him.
sunlight
Killing a vampire is not as easy as it seems, although there is a simple way - sunlight. As you know, any contact with the sun's rays leads to burns of vampire skin, and prolonged exposure is fatal. Although the most popular series of Twilight books states: vampires are afraid of light only because their skin begins to shine under the influence of direct sunlight. By the way, artificial light does not adversely affect them.
Still, classical myths claim that vampires are afraid of the sun. His light kills bloodsuckers in just a few seconds. However, in reality, everything is not so simple, because you need not only to catch the 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
Vampires fear little, 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 sharpening on one side that can pierce the body.
These creatures are believed to be great strikers, but bad defenders. They have great speed, great power, they are used to crushing the enemy with their power, which destroys them. When using a stake, it is important to hit first. There is always only one chance during a vampire attack, and it must not be missed.
Vampires can heal most wounds, but they cannot recover from a wound in the heart with an aspen stake.
Silver
Everyone knows that vampires are afraid of silver. An ancient Greek legend says that the first vampire appeared due to the curse imposed by Artemis. Because of this, contact with silver in a bloodsucker causes a burn.
In contrast to the use of light, silver can be used in the fight against 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 the vampire.
the fire
Vampires burn in flames, 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 flame does not really scare the monsters, they rely on their ability to regenerate. Nevertheless, you can kill a monster with fire. For this it is necessary to arrange 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 off shoulders
Why else should vampires be afraid, 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. Although the bones and skin are very fragile, the same as a normal person, beheading a vampire is not easy. A knife or sword made of silver will help simplify the task. Legends recommend doing this during the day when the monster is sleeping.
other methods
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. Some of the creeds are also deadly to them, it can be used. You can consecrate weapons and use them in the fight against vampires. It not only causes severe harm, but also helps to kill monsters.
Vampires cannot enter the house without invitations, and they also always count the 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 go without an invitation. Well, in the event of an attack, you can sprinkle the grain, which he began to count.
Vampire stories
At the beginning of the eighteenth century, vampire attacks began in Liebava. An investigation into strange cases has begun. A watchman was put on the bell tower, who was watching the cemetery. One night, he noticed how a bloodsucker rose from the grave, leaving a shroud. After the last one left, the watchman came down and picked up the shroud. Returning back to the cemetery, the vampire became furious, because his thing was gone. The observer called to him and said that the thing was with him.
The vampire began to climb up the bell tower, and reaching the top, received a strong blow with a hammer on the head. He weakened and collapsed to the ground. From that moment on, the attacks stopped.
It was harder to kill a vampire in the city of Krinche. Attacks occurred in the seventeenth century. At that time G. Grando died in the town. After the ritual of burial, the priest who buried him went to the widow to console her. Arriving at her house, he saw the ghostly image of a dead man. His figure is often seen in the city. They say that he knocked on the door, and not waiting for an answer, left.
By court order, the grave of Grando was excavated. In the coffin lay the deceased with a blush on his cheeks and a slight smile. In a panic, people fled from the cemetery, but were returned by the judge. A priest was invited there. He began to read prayers, and tears flowed from the eyes of the vampire. They tried to pierce a stake from a hawthorn into his body, but he bounced, people tried to pierce him with a stake again and again, but to no avail. Then someone in their crowd chopped off the bloodsucker’s head with an ax. His body twitched, he disappeared.
There are many such stories about vampires. These legends excite the minds of mankind for hundreds of years.