Characteristics of Vampires in Story, Film, and PoemThe characteristics (traits)of vampires as they are written in the stories, myths, folklore, and poems of our cultures demonstrate all sorts of morphing ability. While these vampires all have some things in common, among perhaps the most important -- that they used to be human (like we are) and aren't quite human anymore -- it is interesting to see the shift in how authors choose to represent this undead, previously-human character. Death and the Undead Vampire (click here to open page) discusses (briefly) the rather oxymoronic idea of the undead vampire who has already died, fearing death. While it is interesting enough to simply read the poems, stories, and novels which appear here and elsewhere, doesn't your mind crave some sort of comparison? Mine does. What time period added what ability to the vampire character? What society/author wrote a specific trait into the expectations. This is the beginning of a long road.... I am tracking only those works that have been translated into English (I am certain many exist that haven't yet made this transition). Below are three links, the first to vampire characteristics as they appear in pre-Dracula stories and poems, while the second links to a short (but growing list) of what we see in modern lit. The third takes you to a discussion of the characteristics of vampires in children's novels and comics.
DrawingStep.com offers free drawing lessons illustrated with colored pictures that teach you how to draw cartoon animals, fantasy characters, holiday themes, realistic drawings and free-style artworks. They offer lessons in drawing a female vampire who looks very traditional, but sexy. Click on the picture and it will open a window into the lesson. Pre-Dracula CharacteristicsThis will take you to the Pre-Dracula characteristics page.Modern CharacteristicsChildren's VampsThis link will take you to a list of characteristics of vampires in children's novels.
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