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What are some good examples of myths that encapsulates genuine, nontrivial wisdom?
Answer by Serene DesireeJul 23, 20251-1

Vampires.

They are night dwelling monsters who look like humans (predatory people tend to sneak around at night) 

They trick you and drain your blood (you can be convinced to do what they want, giving them your life force or even dying) 

They can make others into a vampire (can recruit people into their evil group)

(My favorite) They need to be invited into your home. A piece wisdom for the overly agreeable! 

Maybe the vampire story originated from a story about a violent gang member tricking innocent people and killing them, recruiting for his gang etc. But over the years, storytellers enhance the story, making it an incredibly potent version of itself. 

Perhaps, too, we internalise the story, and when we meet someone who's a little off, the image of a vampire will pop into our heads. 

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