Plakavac

demonic earth Slavic single tradition · 1

Vampire from Slavic folklore. Plakavac is created when a mother strangles her child, resulting in an undead entity.

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 2020
Historical notes
Slavic vampire tradition associated with infanticide.

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“Plakavac (Slavic) – Vampire created when a mother strangles her child”

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