Exploring Vampirism and Modern Sightings

Vampires, also known as demons, are believed to take on human form and have been reported in modern sightings. These entities, possibly retaining knowledge from the past, can manipulate matter and appear as family members to deceive. Vampirism is prevalent in central and eastern European accounts along with instances of people being killed in sub-Saharan Africa due to being mistaken for vampires or witches. Despite industrialization, beliefs in vampires and witches persist in many countries. In 2017, mobs in Malawi killed individuals suspected of being vampires or causing attacks. The intertwining of spirituality and witchcraft in countries like Haiti continues to invite in malevolent entities. Historical myths about vampires, like Dracula, with attributes such as red eyes, inability to see reflections, and vulnerability to silver bullets, have persisted across different cultures. These stories, similar to flood narratives, highlight common attributes across different people groups. These entities are believed to still exist in 2020, with people experiencing demonization or possession by these malevolent spirits.