Vampire Bats - The Bat in Literature

One of the first tenuous connections between bats and vampires in literature was on the cover of Varney the Vampire. However, bats and vampires did not become truly linked in the minds of those who love them until Bram Stoker's Dracula was released in 1897. This famous novel established the vampire's ability to shape-shift and rule other creatures of the night, such as bats and wolves. (For more info on shape-shifting, see Vampire Physiology) Since the time of Dracula, bats have become a Hollywood favourite, popping up in dozens and dozens of vampire films. From nearly unknown mammal to Halloween standard, this flying mammal's identity shall forevermore be tied to that of the vampire.

 

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