Attributes/Power: (Possibly Vampirism)

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Hermotimus of Clazomenae

Hermotimus of Clazomenae was a legendary figure whose soul was said to leave his body at will, traveling to distant lands and recounting his experiences upon return. While some accounts suggest his enemies burned his body during one of his soul journeys, other versions identify him as a vampire. This tale reflects ancient beliefs about … Read more

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Harppe

Harppe is a figure mentioned by Thomas Bartholin, a 17th-century Danish physician and antiquarian. Bartholin, citing an unnamed old magicienne and her unpublished work, tells the story of Harppe, a man from the North who, on his deathbed, asked his wife to bury him standing upright in front of his kitchen door. He wanted to … Read more