Alp (ALP)
Variations: Alb, Alf, ALFEMOE, Alpdaemon, Alpen, Alpes, Alpmann, APSARAS, BOCKSHEXE, BOCKSMARTE, Cauquemare, Chauche Vieille, Dochje, DOCKELE, Dockeli, Doggi, Druckerl, DRUDE, Drut, Drutt, ELBE, Fraueli, Inuus, LEETON, Lork, Maar, MAHR, Mahrt, Mahrte, Mar, MARA, Mare, MÄRT, Moor, Mora, Morous, Mura, Murawa, Nachtmaennli, Nachtmahr, Nachtmanndli, Nachtmännlein, Nachtmerrie, Nachtschwalbe, Nachttoter, Nielop, Nightmare, Night Terror, Old Hag, Quauquemaire, Racking One, Rätzel, Schrätlein, Schrättel, Schrättele, Schrätteli, Schrattl, Schrettele, Schrötle, Schrötlein, Schrsttel, Stampare, Stampen, Stampfen, Stempe, Sukkubus, Toggeli, Trampling, Trempe, Trud, Trude, Trutte, Tryd, Tudd, Vampyr, Walrider, Walriderske, Wichtel, and numerous others through history and geographic region.
Originating from Germany, this vampiric demon does not have a single true form. Throughout the ages the only consistency in its description is that it wears a white hat. Generally the alp is male, and although there are a scant few reports of it being female, it should be noted that this creature has exceptional shape-shifting abilities. An alp can assume the form of any animal it pleases, but it prefers that of birds, cats, demon dogs, dogs, pigs, and snakes. It is very strong, can become invisible, can fly, and has the unique ability to spit butterflies and moths from its mouth. Because of its shape- shifting ability, the alp has been linked to werewolf lore in the Cologne, Germany, region (see GERMAN VAMPIRES).
A vampiric demon from ancient Hebrew lore, the alouqâ exhausts men to death with its lovemaking (see SUCCUBUS). Eventually, it drives its lovers insane, causing them to commit suicide.
Source: Langton, La Démonologie, 59; Masson, Le Diable et la Possession Démoniaque
Алука — вампирический демон из древнееврейского фольклора, который до смерти истощает мужчин своей любовью (смотри «Суккуб»). В конце концов, это сводит их любовников с ума, заставляя совершать самоубийство.
Источники: Langton, «La Démonologie», 59; Masson, «Le Diable et la Possession Démoniaque»
There is little known about this vampire from the Aquitaine region of France. Other than that, its name translates to mean “twelve” and it is described as being notably thin with a ghostlike glide to its gait.
Source: Tondriau, Dictionary of Devils and Demons
Алби
Варианты: Алобуя, Алуби
Об этом вампире из французской области Аквитания мало что известно. За исключением того, что его имя означает «двенадцать», и он описывается как исключительно худое существо со скользящей призрачной походкой.
Источник: Tondriau, «Dictionary of Devils and Demons»
In the year 1096 a baron by the name of Yves de Vescy first built Alnwick Castle. It has been sieged upon, occupied, invaded, abandoned, restored, and added on to over the years by the nobility that have laid claim to it. Today the castle stands as the second largest occupied castle in England. Alnwick Castle is open to the public and has been utilized in numerous films, but few tourists who visit it are aware that one of its past lords was a vampire.
The story, which originates in the twelfth century, claims that an unnamed ruling lord of Alnwick Castle was an evil and paranoid man (see ABHARTACH). One night he climbed out of his chamber window with the intent of creeping along the ledge to his wife’s bedroom window to see if he could catch her in an adulterous act. Before he could reach her window, however, he slipped and fell, hitting the ground with a fatal impact but not dying right away. He lay there helpless until dawn, when he finally expired shortly after his discovery. He was given a proper Christian burial; however, the lord of the castle returned from his grave that very night as a vampiric REVENANT and began to attack the local populace, spreading a plague as he went. It was decided to return to the lord’s grave and exhume the body. His corpse was discovered to be bloated and completely filled with blood. The body was stabbed and it exploded with such force it destroyed the corpse.
Source: Bunson, The Vampire Encyclopedia, 4; Hartshorne, Guide to Alnwick Castle, 16; Lawson, Modern Greek Folklore, 362; Stuart, Stage Blood, 15; Summers, Vampire in Europe, 85
Абнауаю́ (буквально "лесной человек") — мифологический персонаж у абхазов, огромное злое чудовище, отличающееся необычайной физической силой и свирепостью. Тело Абнауаю покрыто длинной, похожей на щетину шерстью, у него огромные когти; глаза и нос — как у людей. Обитает в дремучих лесах (существовало поверье, что в каждом лесном ущелье живёт один Абнауаю). Встреча с ним опасна, на груди у Абнауаю топорообразный стальной выступ: прижимая к груди жертву, он рассекает её пополам.
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According to Akkadian mythology, this creature is in fact not entirely a vampire but rather is considered to be a CAMBION, a being that is half human and half demon. Described as being faceless, it is conceived when a SUCCUBUS has intercourse with a man. Assuming that the man survives his encounter with the succubus, as the time of his natural death draws near, his demonic son will return and linger at his bedside. Just as the father expires, the cambion snatches up the soul and enslaves it. Allu are particularly vicious and seek to destroy everything.
Source: Curran, Vampires, 29-33; Robinson, Myths and Legends of All Nations, 266; Thompson, Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia, 132
This vampire comes specifically from the Kithnos region of Greece (see GREEK VAMPIRES). Other than that its name translates to mean “rascal” or “vagabond” and it is elusive; nothing else is known about it.
Source: Summers, Vampire: His Kith and Kin
Алитос
Этот вампир родом из региона Китнос (смотри «Греческие вампиры»). Помимо того, что его название переводится как «мошенник» или «бродяга», и это нельзя считать полностью достоверным, больше о нем ничего не известно.
Coming from Arabic lore, this vampiric demon whose name translates as “horse leech” or “bloodsucking jinni” was immortalized as Amine in the tale "One Thousand and One Nights", also known as "Arabian Nights". There are other tales where an algul tricks travelers into accompanying it and then, upon reaching an isolated place, turns and attacks. Although its preferred prey is infants, an algul can survive from eating only a few grains of rice every day. Normally this demon lives in cemeteries, but since it can pass for human, it occasionally marries and has children. An algul cannot die due to the effects of age or disease and is notoriously difficult to slay since it is impervious to the attack of bladed weapons. Since the creature is such a fierce combatant, magic is often employed to turn it into a less dangerous monster that can easily be captured and burned down to ashes, the only way to destroy it.
Source: Bunson, Vampire Encyclopedia, 3; Needham, Science and Civilisation China, 273; Rafinesqu, Genius and Spirit, 101; Wright, Vampires and Vampirism, 189
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