This section is due to be the largest section on the site... However... due to it's size it is taking much longer than I expected to construct... delaying the addition of the witchcraft section of the site (which is rather large as well)
The following are some of the topics that will eventually be featured here... If there is a link up... Then that section is ready for viewing... but does not nessecarily mean that it is finished...
Introduction
"Vampires are Forever" Quote from- The Vampire Book: by J. Gordon Melton
Orgins of the Name
The first written form of the word that later became known as "vampire" was acutually upir, a Russian word for the creature. However, upir was not the correct spelling of the word, but rather upyr as the correct Russian spelling.
The Serbian use of the word is vampyr though in some regions it was also miscorrectly spelt "vampir" by English journalists.
Although in the 18th century both spellings were widely used, it was the incorrect spelling that became popular and continued to spread.
Due to this incorrection, and the spread of it's use, the word which would actually be spelt "vampyre" has become commanly known as "vampire" ...However... I refuse to further spread this mis-use of the word and the spelling, so unless I am otherwise quoting a title with the inappropriate spelling, all use of the word shall be spelt with a "y" on this site.
NOTE: All names of movies, stories, books, survey's etc. And all other proper nouns have been left entirely as they are spelt and documented... I am only changing the "i" to a "y" on words that are my own... I am by no way changing the spellins of words of others...
So... When thou dost see the occasional document or title spelt with a 'y' that is how they spelt it... Proving I am not the only one to know the correct and logical spelling of the word...
Sections:
Chronology:
Events that Brought Interest in "Vampyres" Into Society, including movies and books, as well as events; that had various impacts on the beliefs/legends surrounding the vampyre.
Vampyric Beliefs Around the World:
Various beliefs in vampyre-like creatures, dieties, or encounters that are vampyre associated in nature; from clutures throughout the world.
Real Life Vampyres:
Known and documented cases of people that were said to be "actual vampires" or cases where vampyrism was suspected. This section includes Vlad "Tepes" and Elizabeth Bathory.
Note: I only put documented people and cases here.
Vampyres in Literature:
Famous (and not so famous) books and early written works that document vampyres; both fact and fiction. As well as great works that have made a notable impact on society and culture of the time.
Note: Obviously there is no way in non-exsistent-hell that I am going to be able to list every "vampire" book ever written, this is a list of more notable works.
The Vampyric Classics Library:
Due to the fact that copyright has expired on many of the older, classical vampyric tales, we can now display them in their orginal entirity on this site for public enjoyment. Such tales include the "Carmilla" and John Polidori's "The Vampyre," amongst others.
Vampyres in Film:
Early films in various countries that featured the vampyre, as well as more recent films, and their various impacts and/or effects.
Vampyres on Television:
Various shows that have featured vampyres on TV, as well as various characters; including thier impact and other aspects of their effect on the television audience.
Vampyres in Comics:
It needed an entire section, there is a long drawn out history here, thou wilt see why...
Vampyres in Theatre:
Various plays, operas, and musicals that feature or are about the vampyre.
What is a vampyre?
Various beliefs as to what constitues a "vampyre" in various timelines and cultures.
Characteristics of the Vampyre:
Traits and/or ways of identifying vampyres in different cultures, as well as dates and reasons as to why certain characteristics became associated with the vampyre.
Assorted Myths and Legends:
This includes assorted tales as to how to ward off vampyres and identify them, as well as how to kill them. The myths come from a variety of seperate cultures.
Fact or Fiction?
'Tis up to each of us to decide. Various arguments for both sides, theories as to why the myth of the vampyre has survived throughout history.
Organizations and Periodicals:
A list of many groups that publish peridoicals, fan zines, and other information regarding the vampyre genre for those that are interested.
I will niether confirm nor deny the validity of any theory, myth, or story on these pages.
The purpose of this section is to provide a source of information on vampyres as they appear in our myths or history. I am not saying this is what they really are. Just as I am not saying this is what they are not.
I will not prove or disprove these things, not because I can't, but because I won't.
Thou art more than free to read my points of views, as well as my families, on other places on this site.
For those genuinely curious to the truth as I know it, on the origins of vampyres and how we came to be, read my essay.
NOTE:This section of the site has not been added to in quite some time, and though I do have plans to complete it, it will be completed on the new server where the entire Andromeda site is being moved. I can not give specific dates at this time. Due to the amount of traffic these inactive pages still pull in, I shall leave the pages up until the move is complete, at which time links will be placed leading to the new site location.
Message dated 08/04/00
