according to myth, who was the first vampire, and where was he/she from?

Answer 1

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Vlad the Impaler (1431-1476
As you may well know, author Bram Stoker (1847-1912) based the title character of his 1897 novel Dracula on an actual human being, or should we say inhuman being. In this website, we will try our best to make the distinction between the real and the imaginary, the facts and the fiction. This is not an easy task, considering the amount of vampire lore which has imbibed our culture since Dracula was first published in 1897.

Even if you haven't yet read Stoker's novel, and seen the stage play which came after, you have probably seen some of the many films based on his character. Some of the most important cinematic adaptations are F.W. Murnau's 1922 masterpiece "Nosferatu", which was loosely based on Dracula but subjected to a "makeover" for copyright reasons, Todd Browning's "Dracula", which starred Bela Lugosi, a Romanian actor who had previously incarnated the titular character on the stage, and would forever be remembered, and unfortunately typecast as Dracula; the British Hammer Films releases of the 70s, which starred Christopher Lee as a sexier, and far more violent vampire. While there were others in between, one of the most interesting, although flawed adaptation, of Dracula was Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 release, "Bram Stoker's Dracula". Coppola's version is noteworthy for it's inclusion of the "Order of the Dracul", which cleverly interwove the fictional vampire with the historical figure.

What is interesting to note, is that Stoker's vampire, while being loosely based on Vlad the Impaler, is nowhere near as threatening, nor as sadistic. Stoker's Dracula is a mysterious, somewhat sensual character who kills and feeds to survive, much like any being in nature. In fact, as much as there is reference to the evil of Dracula, it can be reasoned that all of his actions were motivated by survival. Vlad the Impaler, on the other hand, killed not to feed, but to revel in his own power, and just for the sheer pleasure of seeing the suffering of his numerous victims. We will attempt to put together as accurate a portrait of the man as available documentation permits, his life, loves, enemies, and all of his infamous deeds.

Vlad the Impaler wasn't a "real" vampire, but he probably caused more rivers of blood to flow than any other tyrant in the history of the world. Bear in mind that there are many versions of Vlad the Impaler's life story, and there are no entirely accurate ones. We have cross referenced every detail to try and bring you what we believe is the most accurate portrait of a man who keeps inspiring fear into each and every new generation. In this website, you will learn how Vlad Dracula came to be known as "the Impaler", you will also be able to read Bram Stoker's Dracula, and you will be shown an open door to the most interesting and accurate resources on Vlad the Impaler and Dracula, from books, to movies, to websites. aBlackRoseForYou's mines more accurate

Answer 2

The Hollywood answer, of course, is Judas. However, there were vampire legends in ancient Japan and China, and that was before the time of Christ. Like many legends, no one really tried to explain where the first one came from. Most of the Japanese stories just assumed that they had always been. The first vampire to become generally well known, of course, and the first literary vampire, was Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's wonderful novel "Dracula". At least in the west, every vampire since then has been basically a copy of Stoker.

Answer 3

They were not vampires in the hollywood sense but the origin of the myth of vampires can be traced to two people both from romania 15th 16th centuries. They are Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad Tepes. Look up either of those names and you will read some morbid but interesting history

Answer 4

Tales of the dead craving blood are ancient and found in nearly every culture around the world. Vampire-like spirits called the Lilu are mentioned in early Babylonian demonology, and the bloodsucking Akhkharu even earlier in the Sumerian mythology. These female demons were said to roam during the hours of darkness, hunting and killing newborn babies and pregnant women. One of these demons, named Lilitu, was later adapted into Jewish demonology as Lilith. Lilitu/Lilith is sometimes called the mother of all vampires. For further information, see Lilith.

Answer 5

In Greek myth Lamia, a woman from the waist up and a serpent from the waist down, she lived on the blood of children. She was also the mother of Scylla, the 9 headed monster encountered by Odysseus.

Answer 6

There are several, depending on who you ask - Count Dracula, also known as Vlad Tepes, is an obvious first response, Lady Bathory, Lilith, and even some say Osiris, the underworld god of ancient Egypt.

Answer 7

While she may not actually be the first, Hungarian Countess Erzebet Bathory is credited in many chronologies of vampire-related crime as the first person on record to be murderously motivated by blood. What's notable about her is that most killers with vampiric appetites are male, while Erzebet was female. She was also one of the most bloodthirsty "vampire killers" in history.

Answer 8

Vlad Dracul(I think thats how its spelled) I believe is thought of as the first vampire...youd know him maybe as "Vlad the Impailer" He was a prince and I think it was he and his father that were taken by their enemy and vlad was forced to watch their enemys torture his father...somehow he escaped and returned to his home and waged the war and for most of his victims his return was to impail them on giant stakes lining the streets and his property and would then dine amoungs them...sometimes drinking their blood....I dont know that I would call that vampirism but I would say Ezbet Bator's story is more of a vamp. story...anyone familiar with her? She was the countess most now say her name as "Elizabeth Bathory" She believed that by bathing in and drinking the blood of virgins she would keep her beautifull forever...She was caught and arested my her cousin and sentanced to be locked away in a tower,never to come out because he couldnt bear to see her put to death(such was her beauty?)..a Guard stood by her door at all times and she was fed once a day through a small opening in the door...then one day she just stoped eating..the guard went in and there she was some 20-30 years later(am I right on the time period?I know it was many years later...) and soposedly she was still just as young and beautifull as she had gone in...I say that at least would be the first case of a female vampire...I still say its closer than dear Vlad...A.K.A:Dracula :)

Answer 9

The historic person that the legend of the vampire was based on Vlad the Impailer and he was from Romania.

Answer 10

Vlad the impaler, a man that knew how to deal with his enemies.
He was from Transylvania, now Romania.