Aisha Qandisha
Aisha Qandisha Pronunciation: A-sha CON-da-sha Most likely, this vampiric goddess originated in the ancient city-state of Carthage. Her name, Aisha Qandisha. translates to “loving to…
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Aipalookvik
Aipalookvik Variations: Aipaloovik This vampiric spirit is part of the folklore of the arctic regions, including Alaska, Greenland, and Northern Canada. Sailors and those who…
Agta
Agta Variations: Agre In the Philippines there is a species of ENERGY VAMPIRE called an agta. Areputed cigar smoker, the agta can always be found…
Agriogourouno
Agriogourouno Pronunciation: Ah-ghree-oh-GHOO-roo-no In Macedonia it is believed that Turkish people who have led very wicked lives and have never eaten pork will become agriogourounos…
African Vampire Witch
African Vampire Witch Variations: Nthum, Owang, Saf In Deam, Sefaf In Dem Generally speaking, African vampire mythology is not based on the wholly undead or…
Abruzzi
Abruzzi Pronunciation: Ah-BRUTS-ee Variations: Abruzzo Each November 1, the citizens of the town of Abruzzi, located in central Italy, hold a ceremony for their dead.…
Abhartach
Abhartach Pronunciation: Ah-BART-tig Variations: Murbhheo The oldest known recorded vampire story in Western Europe comes from ancient Celtic lore and took place in the rural…
Ancient Babylonian and Assyrian Vampires
Variations: Lamia, Lilatou, Lilats, Lîlît, Lilith As far back as the 24th century B. C., the people of Babylon and then later Assyria supposed that…