Entity: DRACULA-
Dracula is a term used to describe someone who maintains a relationship akin to a vampire, draining another's physical or emotional strength.
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Etymology
The term 'Dracula' originates from the name Vlad III Dracula, also known as Vlad Țepeș ('Vlad the Impaler'), whose father Vlad II Dracul was given the name 'Dracul' by the Order of the Dragon. It is derived from the Medieval Latin 'draco' meaning 'serpent, dragon' with the suffix '-ula' denoting diminutive.
Definition
Dracula refers to a figure embodying vampiric qualities, often associated with sapping the vitality of others, maintaining a parasitic relationship.
Historical Context
Dracula is famously the central figure in Bram Stoker's 1897 horror novel, a character that has since become iconic in literature and film.
Cultural Significance
The character of Dracula has permeated popular culture, symbolizing themes of seduction, fear, and the supernatural. Dracula is often portrayed as a powerful immortal with the ability to transform into a bat and hypnotize others.
Related Concepts
Dracula is closely related to the vampire archetype, embodying characteristics of immortality, seduction, and the thirst for blood. The concept of Dracula has inspired numerous adaptations in literature, film, and other media.
See Also
- [Vampire](link to vampire entry)
- [Bram Stoker](link to Bram Stoker entry)
A figure embodying vampiric qualities, often associated with sapping the vitality of others.