Vrykolakas
Greece
The Vampire Who Haunted Mykonos Island
Mykonos, Greece's most famous island, is well-known for its luxurious amenities, party atmosphere, and the Hollywood celebrities who visit the island each year. However, little is known about the vampire who haunted the island.
According to Greek folklore, there was...
Ancient Greece
Vampires in Greece: From Ancient Greek Creatures to the Vrykolakas
Vampires are some of the most famous creatures of the horror, and now romance, genres. The folklore of countless cultures around the world features some sort of vampire figure, and Greece's Vrykolakas is no different.
The Greek vampire is an...
Culture
The Haunting Legend of the Walking Dead Vrykolakas on Mykonos
Let's talk walking dead for a minute. In case you were unaware, before the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century, there were creatures noted in Greek folklore that were considered to be dangerous, walking dead creatures called vrykolakas.
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