Estries
demonic Jewish single tradition · 1
Estries are vampires of Jewish folklore that were believed to prey on Jews, in particular babies. Estries were typically female. An estrie, like other vampires, needs to feed on blood to survive and were more indiscriminate in their choice of victims.
When
- First attested
- 1100 CE
- Attested period
- 1100 – 2020
- Historical notes
- First appear in works of the Ashkenazi Hasidim.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- succubus
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“According to the Sefer Hasidim, estries can be injured and, while they prefer the night, it was unclear whether they were cursed to it like other vampires. Estries were considered undeterred by religious iconography, distinguishing them from other mythological demons. Estries were believed to be able to walk into holy places”
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