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I wanted to know if the legends of vampires being vulnerable to a crucifix or a cross exist because of what happened to Jesus. Is this so?

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If it's correct that modern vampire folklore largely derives from Stoker, then most likely the answer to your question is yes. Vampire literature only seems to predate Dracula by a century and a half, so it doesn't appear that we're really looking at any kind of deep lore here.

Whether in legend or real life, the crucifix is a very powerful sign indeed.

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  • The cross was a rune called Naudiz long before it became a Christian symbol. The rune means "need, distress".
    – Codosaur
    Commented Mar 21, 2022 at 8:13

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