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Ways to kill a vampire according to classic legends

Let's talk today about vampires .The world of cinema and literature has told us many things about them, however, when it comes to showing us the ways in which we can get rid of one of these beings (if we want to, of course) , they have only explained to us that the most useful is always a stake.Now well...will it always be as effective?

The truth is that all folklore associated with vampirism is as nurtured as varied, hence their interest, hence that today we want to delve into all the ways of killing a vampire according to the country from which the creature itself comes.

We are sure that you will find it interesting.To do this, and to expand this information a bit, we recommend two books « Everything you need to know about vampires » by Cesar Alcala and « The Black Book of Urban Legends », by Tomas Son.

Are you ready to go hunting?

1.The stake

Indeed, the vampire co mun and ordinary can be killed with a stake.If one encounters a simple "returned or undead" eager to drink human blood, one can prepare a stake to kill him.Now it is important to know that the most suitable wood will be Alamo, ash or even a wild rose .You should sharpen the tip and direct it directly to the vampire's heart.

Ways to kill a vampire according to classic legends

However, if this does not take effect, we must follow the advice from some peoples of Eastern Europe, who explain to us that, on occasion, vampires get used to traditional methods to the point of being immune.In this case, we will have to replace the stake with a red-hot iron pick.

2.African vampires

There are a very unique type of vampires in the regions of Togo and Ghana, that have the ability to also become fireflies.In disturbing creatures capable of acquiring the form of these insects to move at night.We can only kill them when they acquire this form, by the weapon we want.Quite easy do not you think?

3.The vampires of the Philippines

These types of vampires are really disturbing.They call them Aswang , and they have the peculiarity that when they go out at night to suck human blood , they separate from their legs so they can fly more lightly with the other half of their bodies.

Ways to kill a vampire according to classic legends

Do not be afraid of them.Once they have left their graves, you must destroy that other half they have left, that is, his belly and legs.You should cover them with salt and then burn them.Suitable only for brave and "unimpressive" people!

4.The vampire of Bavier a

The vampire race of Bavaria are really old.According to the classic legends, to kill them we must put a coin in their mouths and then cut their heads with a ax.Without doubting!

5.The vampires of the Czech Republic

The method of killing a vampire in this region is very similar to that heard in some villages of England when stopping the influx, for example , of witches or werewolves.Do you know what it is? Surely it is known to you.We must take the body of the "dark being" in question, tear it apart and bury every part of its body at a crossroads.

6.The vampire bulgaro

Bulgarian vampires are called Krvopijac , they are very special, very wise and bloodthirsty.However, to end them, a special mastery is not required.

Ways to kill a vampire according to classic legends

It is enough to find his grave in the light of day and chain his body, and then leave numerous wild roses around him.Later, on his deathbed, we will have to plant a white rose bush.Emotive, isn't it?

7.A very traditional method

There is a very classic way by which, far from killing the vampire itself, what We will condemn a life of despair until, finally, it dies of starvation.The way to do it is as follows:

  • Put a very complex and tangled skein inside the coffin Thousands of knots .The vampire, will not be able to resist unleashing that skein, so that he will forget that he must go out to feed, until in the end, he dies of hunger.So remember: Make many knots!

If you liked this article, also discover the legend of the Dip, the vampire dog.Surprising!

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