The Psychic Vampire and Vampyre Subculture

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Keywords:

Vampyre, Vampire, LARP, Goth,

Abstract

This article explores (through a sociological research framework) the way that modern American Vampyre subculture participants have interpreted vampire lore to shape their interactions and group dynamics. Some key elements within the subculture were discussed and implications of the dynamic analysed.

Author Biography

A. Asbjørn Jøn, University of Canterbury

Department of Anthropology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Published

2017-11-05

Issue

Vol. 17 (2002): Story-tellers and varied styles of folk narratives

Section

International and Comparative Studies

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