Lamiai
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| Lamiai | |
| Similar Names | empusai, mormolykiai, strige |
| Location | Greece |
| Category | Category:Vampires |
The lamiai was a vampire legend originating in Greece.
The lamiai was named after Lamia, a queen of Libya in Greek mythology. They were known as primarily demonic beings who sucked blood from young children. According to legend, they had the power to transform into the shape of beautiful young women, making it easy for them to seduce men.[1]
This legend reappeared in the fifteenth century when Angelo Poliziano of Florence published a poem, Lamia (1492). Soon after, several poets including John Keats released poetry under the same name. Soon, August Enna wrote an opera called Lamia .[1]
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