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Let me warn you before you read further: I am a geek, and this post definitely brings that to light. Also, this post is in honor of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. While most will discuss ways to cover post-surgery scars on the neck…I, of course, discuss some of the biggest neck offenders around…vampires. Check out the Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association for more info on Thyroid Cancer Awareness.

Anyone who is close to me knows I love all books and movies that are fantasy/vampire/magic in nature. I’ve started quite a little collection and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. I’m currently reading the House of Night series (yeah, I know, it’s classified as “young adult” but I don’t really care) by PC Cast and Kristin Cast – it’s pretty good…and about vampires (though they spell it with a “y”…as in “vampyres”).

What really intrigues me about this genre, though, is how the various authors (and there are tons) interpret the subject of vampires, witches, magic or mythological creatures differently. It’s like they each come from a different school of thought, and each school treats something you would think would be quite trivial, like what a vampire eats, completely different than the rest. Even the mega TV series, True Blood, of which I am a huge fan, twists the stories and beliefs of Greek mythology a bit compared to others who have written on it (as in the case of Maryann, the maenad and worshiper of Dionysus, the God of Wine – not a bad train to be on..except for the whole eating human flesh thing).

What’s also interesting is the fact that the majority of creatures and myths in these books have some sort of historical background-causing me to do massive amounts of research during the course of my reading. Seriously, I didn’t know a “maenad” was an actual something in Greek mythology. Likewise, while I was reading one of the House of Night books, I had no idea what a “raven mocker” was. I did a little research and, without going into too much detail, it basically stems from the Cherokee and is a half man/half raven demon that steals life from the sick and old for the purpose of adding years to its own life. Gnarly, eh? This research led me through an entire world of Cherokee legends-all of which were pretty awesome.

There is much to learn out there, and a lot of it has nothing to do with every day life. Ahh, but I digress. My love for these stories has inspired a vampire-esque fashion hunt. Nothing gothic, mind you. Just a bit dangerous.

1. Vampire Necklace at energyforthesoul – $10; 2. Bat Necklace at horribell – $13.50; 3. Steampunk Watch Pendant at The Steampunk Sweet Shoppe – $59; 4. Bite In The Dark Pendant at ara133 – $6; 5. Black Rose Necklace at LondonsGate – $36; 6. Bat Attack Vinyl Wall Art at Pillbox Designs – $21.99

1. Vampire Love Tee at Alloy – $19.90; 2. Leather Pants by RVCA – $99; 3. Faux Leather Pants at Forever 21 – $22.80; 4. Zipper Sleeveless Jacket at Forever 21 – $27.80; 5. Moto Boots at Tilly’s – $69.99

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