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Vampire folklore
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Vampires and vampire-like creatures are found all over the world. I opted to explain most of them as being from a singular source, they’re all vampires, just with different ‘twists’ on them. I wanted...
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“Strzyga/Strigoi 🎨 by @evelineaerato #slavic #mythology #folklore #strigoi #strzyga #dwudusznik #shapeshifter #hunter #vampire #undead #thewitcher #creatureconcept #deviantart #artgallery #artgram #artworld #artistic #fantasy #fantasyworld More info: https://t.co/oYEoSbySxf”
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Discover the terrifying legend of the Grunch, a vampiric creature said to haunt the swamps of New Orleans. With glowing red eyes and a hunger for blood, this beast from 19th-century folklore was blamed for livestock killings and child disappearances. A chilling piece of American cryptid history! #Grunch #NewOrleansFolklore #AmericanCryptids #VampireLegend #LouisianaMyth #CryptidHunters #HorrorHistory #DarkFolklore #CreepyCreatures #UrbanLegend
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Folk Horror Witch Lady by Christos Martinis on ArtStation.
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Strzyga (Polish pronunciation « stʂɨɡa ») is usually a female demon from Slavic mythology. It is somewhat similar to a vampire. People who were born with two hearts, two souls, and two sets of teeth were believed to be strzygi. Somnambulics, newborn childs with already developed teeth, or people without armpit hair could also be seen as ones. When a person was identified as a strzyga, they were chased away from human dwelling places. It is said that strzygi usually died at a young age, but…
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Passed down from generation to generation, these tales from Louisiana folklore range from scary to downright silly.
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Delving into the rich tapestry of folklore and fiction, vampires have intrigued and terrified cultures for centuries. From ancient Slavic tales to the iconic character of Count Dracula, vampires have left an indelible mark on global mythology. He…
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I may have been listening to Black Sabbath while painting this https://youtu.be/lQ4IRzwi_Gg?t=3m20s
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Gabriel de Cool, The Muse, 1895
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