Vampire folklore

Wapierz/The Vampire

An alp is a nightmare creature originating in German folklore. Not to be mistaken with the similarly named Alp-luachra, the alp is sometimes likened to a vampire, but its behavior is more akin to that of the incubus. It is unique from both of these creatures in that it wears a magic hat called a Tarnkappe, from which it draws its powers. The word "alp" is a variation on the word "elf". It is also known by the following names: trud, mar, mart, mahr, schrat, and walrider. Many variations of…

Vampires in British and Irish fiction are well known; Bram Stoker's Dracula being the most familiar of all. But tales of vampires in folklore are rather rare indeed. Read about some of them here.

The undead scare that caused New Englanders to take the fight to the vampires themselves. A bizarre chapter in the history of the United States.

The Aswang (æ·swang) is a flesh-eating, shapeshifting monster. During the day, Aswangs appear as regular townspeople, though they may be observed by others to have reclusive habits or magical abilities.

Want to read stories featuring vampires beyond Dracula and his ilk? Check out these works of fiction that contain portrayals of non-Western vampires.

Index of real Quileute Indian legends, folktales, and mythology.

Vampires history

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