The Origins of Vampires and Werewolves: Tracing the Myth Throughout History

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The forum discussion centers on the origins of vampires and werewolves, with participants exploring their mythological roots and cultural significance. The conversation references the upcoming Blade reboot by Marvel Studios, featuring Mahershala Ali, and touches on the historical existence of shapeshifting werewolves dating back to ancient times. Participants express curiosity about the first stories of these creatures and speculate on the possibility of vampires being extraterrestrial in origin. The debate also includes a hypothetical duel between Selene from Underworld and Brookes from Blade, highlighting their supernatural abilities.

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  • Understanding of mythological creatures, specifically vampires and werewolves
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  • Knowledge of ancient cultures and their folklore regarding shapeshifters
  • Awareness of the film franchises Underworld and Blade
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  • Research the historical origins of vampire myths in ancient cultures
  • Explore the evolution of werewolf legends throughout history
  • Investigate the portrayal of shapeshifters in various mythologies
  • Analyze character abilities and lore in the Underworld and Blade franchises
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This discussion is beneficial for mythology enthusiasts, film fans, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of supernatural creatures in storytelling.

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"On 20 July 2019, during their 2019 San Diego Comic-Con presentation, Marvel Studios announced a Blade reboot that would be set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Mahershala Ali staring as Blade.[37]".

Cool. Hope there would be reboot of Underworld too.

I'd like to know where did the story or myth or vampire first originated. Did they come from greek mythology? How about werewolves? What is the first story about werewolves or where did the story first originated? Do ancient cultures have these creatures too?
 
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new6ton said:
How about werewolves? What is the first story about werewolves or where did the story first originated? Do ancient cultures have these creatures too?
origins of werewolves
 
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origins of werewolves

Great ideas. So stories of shapeshifting werewolves existed even in the BC. I'm googling present reports of shapeshifting werewolves. Instead I only got google results of shapeshifting reptoids all over.

Anyway. My friends and I have been debating since yesterday who would win in a duel. Selene of Underworld or Brookes of Blade. Both is not affected by garlic and sunlight. Both can heal fast. These are definitely not the characteristics of humans. We were wondering if Vampires were originally aliens.
 

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