The Origin of Vampires and Their Reflection

The myth that vampires do not cast reflections has historical roots tied to cultural interpretations of death. This idea likely originated from the practice of holding a mirror to the face of a deceased individual to check for breath; an absence of breath would mean no fogging up the mirror, leading to a conclusion of no reflection. Over time, this conceptualization evolved alongside the broader understanding of vampires, characterized by varying cultural representations of undead creatures who prey on the living. As these interpretations changed, the myth of lacking a reflection became emblematic of the mysterious and terrifying nature of vampires.