Which of the following is NOT traditionally used to repel vampires?
The following are traditionally used to repel vampires minus silver which is used as a defense against werewolves.
Salt:
In some traditions, the best way to stop a vampire is to carry a small bag of salt with you. If you are being chased, you need only to spill the salt on the ground behind you, at which point the vampire is obligated to stop and count each and every grain before continuing the pursuit. If you don't have salt handy, some say that any small granules will do, including birdseed and sand.
Garlic:
One of the best ways to repel vampires is with garlic, otherwise known as the stinking rose. Vampires simply hate the traditional recipe veggie and can be driven away by the pungent smell. If you can tolerate it, wear garland around your neck, keep several bulbs in your pockets, or simply rub your body with garlic juice.
Holy Water:
Holy Water is also widely believed to repel evil and ward off dark forces. Vampires are forever damned and are literally terrified of religion, so anything sacred is the perfect deterrent. Just a few drops of holy water will burn their uber-pale skin.
Silver (not listed as a traditional vampire repellent):
Silver sulfide is not shown to be toxic to any other animals, but it's not soluble in water, and so can only be ingested. In a werewolf, however, the silver travels through the bloodstream of the animal, blocking off blood vessels and poisoning cells. And it is this that kills the werewolf.
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