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 beings that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighborhoods they inhabited while they were alive.
The term "vampire" also refers to:
1. A person who preys ruthlessly on others
2. A bat that feeds on the blood of animals
3. In popular culture, a seductive and charismatic immortal being