Bells
The constant ringing of bells is said to drive out the undead.
Candles
As you will discover a great deal of items used to protect from vampires holds a religious meaning and the candle is no different. The light from the candle represents the rays of the sun, which is said to be the representation of God. Though the candle will not destroy a vampire, it should keep one at harms way.
Crosses and crucifixes
The cross, a religious item demonstrating the power of God against the servants of evil. The cross or crucifix is probably one of the most popular protection amulets to defeat vampires. Amusingly, in the film Love at First Bite, made to be a spoof vampire movie, the Jewish sign of David should have had the same effect, as the representation of a god is what drives a vampire away, not its shape.
Garlic
Garlic is a good source of curing ailments including the blood. This is the basis of the vampire's dislike to this root. The application differs from one part of the world to another; some rub the essence into the skin, others openly wear cloves. In parts of Eastern Europe cloves are forced into the mouth, ears and nostrils, and rubbed over the eyes of the deceased to ward off any evil spirits. Following the decapitation of a vampire cloves of garlic were squeezed into the mouth.
For these reasons garlic has become quite the natural arsenal against the vampire population.
Holy water
Only water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy can be described as being holy water. Holy water has many functions against the vampire. Firstly, if thrown onto the vampire it burns into the flesh like acid and if used in a large quantity can kill a vampire (bathroom scene in Lost Boys). Secondly, it can be used to protect a grave or coffin, the sprinkling holy water over either will prevent a vampire from disturbing the area. Thirdly, it can be used to detect the presence of a vampire, sprinkling the water onto the ground will cause the water to boil and steam on a vampire-influenced area. If used in a small vial will cause the water to glow a light blue in the immediate area of a vampire (Salem's Lot).
Knots/Fishnets
Vampires are a compulsive race and will spend hours untying knots. Romanians actually buried their dead with knotted ropes laid nearby, to hinder any undead activity. In Greece they abolished the idea of using knotted ropes because they believed that the knotted ropes slowed down the rate of decomposing, trapping the soul longer in the body.
Mirrors
Vampires have a certain dislike towards mirrors. Naturally vampires are vane and will preen themselves, where fancy clothes and general feel good about their appearance. Unfortunately, mirrors do not cast a reflection of them. This is believed to be because it was once the opinion that a mirror reflects the image of the soul of the person looking at it, and as vampires do not have souls they can not have a reflection.
An interesting argument was raised recently, if it is accepted that vampires do not have a reflection because if they have no soul, then neither why do animals cast a reflection. The reason behind the argument is that during the time the 'soul reflection' was mentioned, it was also general belief that animals do not have souls either (this was to remove the guilt caused by killing them for food or sport). So either animals do have souls or there is another deeper reason why vampires are not reflected.
Seeds/Grain
As we have mentioned before with the knots and fishnets the seeds and grains have a similar effect. If scattered around the vampire is compelled to pick them up or count the displaced seeds.
The constant ringing of bells is said to drive out the undead.
Candles
As you will discover a great deal of items used to protect from vampires holds a religious meaning and the candle is no different. The light from the candle represents the rays of the sun, which is said to be the representation of God. Though the candle will not destroy a vampire, it should keep one at harms way.
Crosses and crucifixes
The cross, a religious item demonstrating the power of God against the servants of evil. The cross or crucifix is probably one of the most popular protection amulets to defeat vampires. Amusingly, in the film Love at First Bite, made to be a spoof vampire movie, the Jewish sign of David should have had the same effect, as the representation of a god is what drives a vampire away, not its shape.
Garlic
Garlic is a good source of curing ailments including the blood. This is the basis of the vampire's dislike to this root. The application differs from one part of the world to another; some rub the essence into the skin, others openly wear cloves. In parts of Eastern Europe cloves are forced into the mouth, ears and nostrils, and rubbed over the eyes of the deceased to ward off any evil spirits. Following the decapitation of a vampire cloves of garlic were squeezed into the mouth.
For these reasons garlic has become quite the natural arsenal against the vampire population.
Holy water
Only water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy can be described as being holy water. Holy water has many functions against the vampire. Firstly, if thrown onto the vampire it burns into the flesh like acid and if used in a large quantity can kill a vampire (bathroom scene in Lost Boys). Secondly, it can be used to protect a grave or coffin, the sprinkling holy water over either will prevent a vampire from disturbing the area. Thirdly, it can be used to detect the presence of a vampire, sprinkling the water onto the ground will cause the water to boil and steam on a vampire-influenced area. If used in a small vial will cause the water to glow a light blue in the immediate area of a vampire (Salem's Lot).
Knots/Fishnets
Vampires are a compulsive race and will spend hours untying knots. Romanians actually buried their dead with knotted ropes laid nearby, to hinder any undead activity. In Greece they abolished the idea of using knotted ropes because they believed that the knotted ropes slowed down the rate of decomposing, trapping the soul longer in the body.
Mirrors
Vampires have a certain dislike towards mirrors. Naturally vampires are vane and will preen themselves, where fancy clothes and general feel good about their appearance. Unfortunately, mirrors do not cast a reflection of them. This is believed to be because it was once the opinion that a mirror reflects the image of the soul of the person looking at it, and as vampires do not have souls they can not have a reflection.
An interesting argument was raised recently, if it is accepted that vampires do not have a reflection because if they have no soul, then neither why do animals cast a reflection. The reason behind the argument is that during the time the 'soul reflection' was mentioned, it was also general belief that animals do not have souls either (this was to remove the guilt caused by killing them for food or sport). So either animals do have souls or there is another deeper reason why vampires are not reflected.
Seeds/Grain
As we have mentioned before with the knots and fishnets the seeds and grains have a similar effect. If scattered around the vampire is compelled to pick them up or count the displaced seeds.
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