I was under the impression that light has holy significance. Therefore, if a vampire or any other unholy entity were to encounter it, they would be destroyed. As far as your question, I haven't noticed the idea of inviting a vampire in except in certain circles. On the other hand, their going after the life force of human beings and more potent--virgin girls can be seen in both western and eastern stories.
I'm not a vampire historian or anything, but I have seen a few films and heard a few stories.
It's been part of the vampire mythology for a while. At the very least, it's been part of vampire lore since the first vampire Hollywood movies (a lot of monster myths seems to come from old Hollywood films). The idea is evil can't simply walk into your house. You have to invite it in. I think the rule applies to all demonic forms.
I don't know. I've only heard this in passing, but I've never watched anything where this was an issue. Though, I haven't really watched much vampire stuff. Twilight sort of killed the mithology.
All I know is that Drac never had that problem, because all the ladies came to him 8)
In certain European lore, vampires (e.g. Dracula) cannot enter a room they have not been invited into. Every mythological creature has to have some kind of weird kryptonite like that.
In certain European lore, vampires (e.g. Dracula) cannot enter a room they have not been invited into. Every mythological creature has to have some kind of weird kryptonite like that.harashawn
You mean sun, garlic, crosses, holy water, stakes through the heart, and death of the head vampire weren't enough? Come to think of it, vampires are wimps.
[QUOTE="harashawn"]In certain European lore, vampires (e.g. Dracula) cannot enter a room they have not been invited into. Every mythological creature has to have some kind of weird kryptonite like that.cd_rom
You mean sun, garlic, crosses, holy water, stakes through the heart, and death of the head vampire weren't enough? Come to think of it, vampires are wimps. They are. That's why they always fall in love.
If they needed to be invited, I doubt people would keep stakes in their homes, hang garlic, or put anything around their doors to deter the vampires, because unless you have a VERY hard time saying no or they can jedi-mind-trick you (which would defeat the point of them needing permission anyway), they can't get you.
If they needed to be invited, I doubt people would keep stakes in their homes, hang garlic, or put anything around their doors to deter the vampires, because unless you have a VERY hard time saying no or they can jedi-mind-trick you (which would defeat the point of them needing permission anyway), they can't get you.XilePrincess
The whole idea of vampires is they're supposed to be charming. They get their pray by attracting them rather than hunting. The other defense is relatively the same idea as having a lock, chain, and deadbolt on a door.
[QUOTE="CMFreezy"]Yes its true they have to be invited in, and they do not sparkle.Pffrbt
Have you ever met a vampire?
I have. He disguised himself as a vaccum salesman, but I knew his real intentions. I told him to stay out of my house and if he even tries to take a drop of my wife's blood I'll shove a steak right though his heart. I'd have to tie him up so he doesn't escape while I cook it, though.
It's been part of the vampire mythology for a while. At the very least, it's been part of vampire lore since the first vampire Hollywood movies (a lot of monster myths seems to come from old Hollywood films). The idea is evil can't simply walk into your house. You have to invite it in. I think the rule applies to all demonic forms.cd_rom
The idea of a vampire is mostly based on basic human urges and desire. A vampire is what all people want to be but choose not to be because of they still have somehumanity. Only you can let evil into your life, you can choose to ignore it, but a lot of the time you won't be aware of the choices you're making in your eyes it seems perfectly innocent.
[QUOTE="harashawn"]In certain European lore, vampires (e.g. Dracula) cannot enter a room they have not been invited into. Every mythological creature has to have some kind of weird kryptonite like that.cd_rom
You mean sun, garlic, crosses, holy water, stakes through the heart, and death of the head vampire weren't enough? Come to think of it, vampires are wimps. they are the only mythological creature I know of that can be potentially taken out by a squirt gun.
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