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The word dhampir is an Albanian word which in turn is borrowed from Serbo-Croat vampír or its Bulgarian equivalent. [2] The shift v > dh is a feature of Gheg Albanian, [3] [4] but it could also have been encouraged by a folk etymology, connecting it with the Albanian words dhamb 'tooth' and pir 'to drink'.
After researching the resurrection spell, Tara tells Buffy that the spell changed Buffy on a molecular level, just enough to confuse Spike's chip, but did not make her in any way "wrong". Buffy is distraught, because she felt this was the only way to explain her recent behavior, and admits that she and Spike are having sex.
The Vampire, by Philip Burne-Jones, 1897. A vampire is a mythical creature that subsists by feeding on the vital essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living.In European folklore, vampires are undead humanoid creatures that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods which they inhabited while they were alive.
Apotropaic magic (from Greek αποτρέπω, apotrépō 'to ward off') or protective magic is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye.
Tales of the undead consuming the blood or flesh of living beings have been found in nearly every culture around the world for many centuries. [3] Today these entities are predominantly known as vampires, but in ancient times, the term vampire did not exist; blood drinking and similar activities were attributed to demons or spirits who would eat flesh and drink blood; even the devil was ...
According to Grau's diary entries, Schreck, when in full makeup, was "shunned" by the Slovak assistants on set. [10] His portrayal of Orlok was the first to depict vampires as being fatally vulnerable to sunlight. Previous vampire portrayals had shown them being uncomfortable with sunlight, but not mortally susceptible. [14]
The Vampire Diaries episode: Episode no. Season 6 Episode 6: Directed by: Garreth Stover: Written by: Chad Fiveash James Stoterau: Production code: 2J7856: Original air date: November 6, 2014 () Guest appearances; Colin Ferguson (Tripp Fell) Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (Jo Laughlin-Parker) Emily C. Chang (Ivy) Gabrielle Walsh (Monique) Episode chronology
Before they go, Bonnie also casts a spell on John to make sure that Elena will not come back as a vampire. Klaus completes his ritual by drinking Elena's blood and the moment his transition into a hybrid starts, Bonnie appears and attacks him while Damon kills Greta and takes Elena's body away.