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The Callicantzaros: One special type of vampire existed in Greece.



The callicantzaros is related to the extraordinary sanctity ascribed to the Christian holy days at Christmas time. Children born during the week between Christmas and New Year's (or Epiphany of Twelfth Night, the evening when the Three Wise Men are supposed to have arrived at Bethlehem to present their gifts to the baby Jesus) are considered unlucky. They are described as feast-blasted and believed to be destined to become vampires after their death.



The callicantzaros was also distinct among vampires in that its activities were limited to Christmas Day and the week or 12 days afterward. During the rest of the year it traveled in some vague netherworld. It was distinguished by its manic behavior and extended fingernails. It would seize people with its talons and tear them to pieces. Reports on the callicantzaros vary widely as to its appearance, possibly related to the state of maturity of the person deemed to be a future vampire.



The callicantzaros had an effect upon everyday life, as any person born during the forbidden period was viewed with some degree of hostility. Parents would fear that these children would act out vampiric fantasies as they grew up and would harm their brothers and sisters.

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revblackveil65
14:02 Jan 16 2010

I enjoyed reading about this unique aspect of your culture and vampire legend. This is the first time I have encountered the story of this particular legend. I would like to add your journal to my favorites if you do not mind.

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