"There are a great many misconceptions about us...that we are diabolic...Give me a crucifix and I will kiss it, or a rosary and I will recite the prayers.  I will read from the Torah, the Koran, the Vedas, or any other sacred literature you prefer."
- Renewal, Chelsea Quinn Yarbo

As I've mentioned before, the unique thing about vampires is that every culture across the globe has some sort of vampire legend/folklore.   The names and types may differ, but they all relate to vampire: creatures sucking either the lifeblood or the life essence out of their victims. Below is a list from A to Z of the types of vampires found all over the world.