Vampires are some of the most powerful and frightening creatures of traditional folklore. They have immense advantages in physical fights, seduction and manipulation over humans. But they also have a couple of weaknesses that can be easily exploited by a vampire hunter or anyone who knows them well. In this article we’ll explore both the…
In every traditional culture there are myths and legends about dragons. The Chinese celebrate the Year of the Dragon even today, Christians have their own allegorical story of St. George conquering the dragon, while the occultists use draconic magic to get in touch with dragons from spiritual realms. Since visual depictions and stories of dragons…
Vampires feeding on the blood of their victims is what sets them apart from other spooky and supernatural beings. However, many people wonder why exactly vampires drink blood. There are 5 very important reasons: 1. Blood is their (only) food Vampires are dead and immortal at the same time. In other words, they’re undead. In…
Vampires are popularly depicted as drinking blood from the neck in movies, books and TV shows. So it’s a good question to ask whether there’s any particular reason for choosing the neck. Well, there are actually 5 practical reasons why vampires drink blood from the neck: 1. It’s romantic Traditional folklore doesn’t mention any particular…
According to all cultures that know of vampires (virtually all traditional cultures), they are indeed allergic to silver. Silver has been used to harm vampires and to protect settlements against them, but also to track them down and kill them. Why Vampires Are Allergic to Silver A few theories have arisen among investigators of paranormal…
The rise of Christianity has captured the imagination of thinkers throughout centuries. By some Christian authors it’s been considered a proof of the miraculous Truth of their beliefs in-and-of itself. But a more objective historian can easily find more practical reasons for its success, and these ten are the most often mentioned: 1. Decline of…
In this article I will explain the difference between exoteric and esoteric religions in its full cultural context. We’ll start by comparing the relationship between these two terms in Eastern and Western religious thought. In the same breath we’ll provide a distinction between initiation and mysticism as the two main branches of esotericism. This short…