Legend claims that vampires recall from strong garlic, the face in a mirror, or a cross (or several other holy symbols of good) if any of these objects are presented boldly. There have been accounts, however, of vampires who enjoy garlic, and for whom such symbols do not pose a problem. One thing is assured, and that is their aversion to sunlight, which has been known to destroy them utterly. Angel, Sage of the Eons