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In terms of conventional zoology, all of three known species of vampire bats are actually native to the New World. So, it really doesn't come as a surprise that it is Mayan mythology that brings forth the legend of a mythical vampire creature. But the fascinating part is - the Camazotz's legend does have many similarities to the well known vampire stories of the later eras. For example, the Camazotz has been described as a purely evil entity with the sole aim of causing terror.
In fact, the legends pertain to the folkloric occasion when the Mayan Gods deliberately let loose the monster from its prison so as to to destroy the entire race of Mayans - which would have made way for a new order of humans. This was supposedly done as a punishment to the existing civilization, when the people revolted against the bloodthirsty divine will that demanded human sacrifices in return for protection.
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