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“But first, on earth as vampire sent, Thy corse shall from its tomb be rent: Then ghastly haunt thy native place, And suck the blood of all thy race; There from thy daughter, sister, wife, At midnight drain the stream of life;” quote by George Gordon Byron
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““But first, on earth as vampire sent, Thy corse shall from its tomb be rent: Then ghastly haunt thy native place, And suck the blood of all thy race; There from thy daughter, sister, wife, At midnight drain the stream of life;””

George Gordon Byron

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Vampire” by Lord Byron, 1819

A vampire, once sent to earth, will rise from its tomb to haunt its homeland, draining the life of its people, especially at midnight.

In simple terms: A vampire returns to haunt and drain its people.

Key Takeaway

Beware hidden threats that emerge unexpectedly.

Themes

mythology gothic literature danger night blood

Mood

dark ominous

Type

literary mythic

When to use this quote

  • Horror storytelling
  • cultural analysis
  • psychology of fear

Key Concepts

Supernatural horror symbolic oppression nighttime terror

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the vampire symbolize in society?
  • How does fear of the unknown shape behavior?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations may vary between literal and metaphorical readings.

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