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Vampires From Around the World

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Introduction:
"The Undead, bloodsuckers, evil and vile creatures - almost every culture in the world has its own legends of vampiric beings. We have all heard of Stoker's Dracula, but how many of the following international vampires are we familiar with?"


1. The Danag is an ancient South East Asian vampire that is initially believed to have been a good friend to humans before it got a taste of their blood and decided to feast upon them. Which country does this vampire originate from?
    Laos
    Philippines
    Singapore
    East Timor


2. We often hear that most vampires take the form of a bat in order to fly about at night in search of prey. The Bruxsa, a Portuguese vampire, however, transforms itself into another winged creature. What form does the Bruxsa take?
    bird
    dragonfly
    moth
    mosquito


3. We now move to an Irish vampire. The Dearg-due is a beautiful vampire that preys upon men. Apparently this fearful creature cannot be vanquished but there is one way of ensuring it is unable to do harm. Which of the following ways can one use to defeat the Dreag-due?
    drown it in a deep lake
    drive an iron cross through its grave
    build a cairn of stones on its grave
    cutt off its head with a gravedigger's shovel


4. What is most unusual about the Polish vampire known as Upier?
    It is invisible.
    It does not require blood as sustenance.
    It sleeps at midnight and rises at noon.
    It cannot be destroyed at all.


5. True or False: The Stregoni Benefici is a good vampire that fights evil.
    Answer: (One Word)


6. Contrary to popular belief, not all vampires live on the blood of their prey. Many vampires simply suck away the life force or energy of the victim while others feed upon body parts. Which of the following vampires is NOT a bloodsucker?
    Succubus
    Jigarkhwar
    Bebarlang
    All of them


7. Not all vampires are considered the Undead - not living and but not remaining dead either. Some legends actually believe in the existence of living vampires as well - a breed of vampires that are alive and have a soul. Which of the following are living vampires?
    Gayal of India
    Kuang Shi of China
    Ekimmu of Babylonia
    Moroii of Romania


8. Africa has many legends of vampiric creatures. Which of the following vampires is NOT of African descent?
    Asanbosam
    Obayifo
    Adze
    Churel


9. True or False: Not all vampires have a fierce reputation as vicious bloodthirsty killers. Some are considered harmless and actually leave their victims alive.
    Answer: (One Word)


10. Made infamous by F.W Murnau's classic movie, this Romanian vampire is often the dead illegitimate child of parents who are themselves illegitimate. Because of this, its favourite prey are newly married couples.
    Answer: (One Word)


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