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The following was taken from a book called, 'The Vampire Encyclopedia'.

Clues to the presence of the undead, particularly to large infestations of the creatures.

At the Grave or Cemetery

Finger-size holes
Disturbed earth
Constant mists
Disturbed coffins
Moved or fallen tombstones
Broken or fallen crosses
Footprints leading from grave
No birds singing
Dogs barking [ or refusing to enter cemetery ]
Geese screaming when near a suspected grave
Horses shying from grave
Groaning sounds heard from under the earth


Signs on a Corpse or in a Coffin or Tomb

Open eyes
Ruddy complexion
Fangs
Bloated body
New nails or long hair
Long, talonlike nails
Flexible limbs
Lack of decomposition
Blood around the the mouth
Blood in the coffin or tomb
Overly protective caretaker
Sense of impending doom about the corpse
Other similar corpses nearby
White liver [ when examined ]
Open mouth


Signs in Possible Victims

Sleeplessness
Nightmares
Anemia
♦ Bite marks, usually on the neck
Exhaustion
Nervousness and irritability
Sleepwalking
Difficulty in breathing
No appetite
Weight loss
Aversion to garlic
Strange dental growths
Photosensitivity


Suspected Vampire's Appearance or Habits

Fangs
Red eyes
Long nails
Paleness
Reluctance to enter house without invitation
Hairy palms
Aversion to bright lights
No appetite
Never seen during day hours [ not always truth with some species ]
Possesses remarkable strength and dexterity
Has quiet footstep
Possesses knowledge about botany, with a large collection of soil in house on in vicinity
Resides in abode deemed evil by others
Strange clothing habits
Evidences enormous sexual appeal
People who know him/her frequently die
Rarely, if ever, discusses religion
Really bad breath



♦ Note: Not all victims are bitten on the neck, as some vampires feed from the feet, between the breasts, over the heart, from the nipple, or between the eyes. Also, not all vampires need blood.

A lot of that is based off of fiction , and some things are just normal process of the body when decomposing: body is bloated, longer finger nail and hair( it is reported that after death the body still contiues to grow hair and nail for up to 2 months).

That's why this thread is FOLKLORE. It's in the title.

I own that book lol. I think its possible. Animals are known to have heightened senses and they can detect the paranormal.

sadly superstition and folklore have always been hand in hand, causing most people to see things that ar enot there or to create in their mind an explanation that is out fo the ordinary when they do not have the knowledge of the reason as of why this or that is hapening to a body or a neigboorhood.

The History Channel did a series on vampire folklore and discussed all the traits for vamps listed in this thread and then gave proper scientific explanation that wiped out virtually everything from growing hair and nails to blood in the corner of the corpse's mouth and the well-preserved cadavers.

It does seem that those that claim to be actual vampires stir clear of such definitions, and set characteristics, it seems more like they pick and choose their own adopted explainations.

From what I understand, it's not that your hair and nails that continue to grow, it's the skin shrinking back, making it appear to grow. Ew.

Oh Jamie....Eww in a real way my dear....lol.....But, there have been graves brought back to the surface that have shown extended growth....

But as I have pondered this for the moment.....I am curious of the physical atributes of this....How could that be medically possible?????

"People who know him/her 'frequently' die"

*Sarcastic chuckle* Does this mean the victims come back to "life" every now and then???

well if u take this from the movies it would sound right. In real life its not since vampires are only make believe