Sing Vampire Praises? Join VAMCHOIR!: Lesser Known Vampires: Callicantzaroi (Chicken Riding Predators) Also Spelled: "Kallikantzaros"

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Lesser Known Vampires: Callicantzaroi (Chicken Riding Predators) Also Spelled: "Kallikantzaros"

Dear Fans ~

Eva (another vampire) insists the naked chicken-riding Leprechaun-type creature (pictured below) with deformed feet exists here in Seattle. When I've argued that I've lived here a few years and have never seen such, she explained that's because they're most active in the winter, when I'm hunkered down indoors trying to keep warm.

All that being stated, here's a rough drawing to illustrate what Eva described (as far as how a callicantzaroi looks). Supposedly these little faerie-vampires are much more vicious than they appear. Eva calls them "callicans" for short.

What's even more difficult to believe, than the fact that callicantzaroi exist, is the idea that Eva is actually afraid of them. She says they're very DANGEROUS; even for full size vampires. VHH (or "vlah-ha-ha").

Because I was curious to learn where Eva might have gotten her ideas, I went on the Internet to do some research on the topic. Below are a few worthwhile hyperlinks. (Remember Eva is very old -- she actually has scars on her feet because when she was born, on December 21st, her father held her over a fire to scald her toes and protect her from such creatures as these.)

Best reference to callicantzaroi I was able to find: (describes human parents torturing newborn infants to protect them from callicantzaroi) http://oculusvision.blogspot.com/2010/01/vampire-lore-from-africa-to-russia.html
This site suggests callicantzaroi might be more of a bigger concern to pigs than to human-size vampires: http://faerie.monstrous.com/faerie_a-e.htm#_Toc524885948
This site suggests you'd never want to steal a callicantzaroi's pet chicken! http://www.dragonsmeet.net/fairy%20manual/fairymanual-Callicantzaroi.html
This link suggests the callicantzaroi originate from Christian Greek folk beliefs (but I've read other references that said they were Italian in origin). http://vampirestate.net/defining-vampire.html
Beliefs in Callicantzaroi have been so violently strong, that parents of infants born around Yule performed abusive rituals against their baby to "protect" the child. http://the-night.net/blood/specimens.htm

Well, there are so many weird ideas that really old vampires have. Meanwhile, I've a vampire bash to go to.

Later
~ Vamchoir
(aka Ravena Doomlah)

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***** 5 star review of Ravena & The Resurrected

What "Ravena & The Resurrected" presents is a variety of completely new adventures that don't just take the main character into Seattle's historic underground, where she hopes to escape her highly motivated enemy, but Ravena also dives deep into the cold waters of Puget Sound. Later, the new lair she joins must enter into the woods, on Mercer Island. That's where the clan of vampires and companion werewolves interact with the local wildlife.

WORDS OF CAUTION: Because this is a vampire and werewolf book, there are some very dark elements. There is also one brief sex scene, coupled with a smattering of romantic yearnings. That means "R&R" is highly inappropriate for children. If you buy this book, I hope you laugh out loud through all the humorous places and really feel like you've escaped into all the creative paranormal aspects presented here.

TOP 5 REASONS WHY R&R IS BEST VAMPIRE NOVEL

* There's a LOT of Seattle in this book (historic & modern)

* Part of Ravena Doomlah's vampire experience is spent in the city's historic ruins, underground.

* Fresh view on what it's like to suddenly become vampire.

* Experience the raw forces of wild vampire nature safely, by living vicariously through the main character.

* Beautifully written, well-researched and imaginative. (Even hilarious in some places.)

* Encourages obsession with vampires! (Guilty pleasures realized.)

* There's a very good reason why vampires of old pursued only one true love - learn why!

OKAY! So That's MORE than five reasons! (This book really goes above and beyond to deliver!)

Text On Back Of R&R (Ravena & The Resurrected)

Unbelieving coworkers are left behind when unlikely heroin (pudgy techno nerd) Ravena Doomlah is bitten by a mysterious pearly-haired vampire. Ravena always KNEW the resurrected existed but wished her maker would have been much more handsome (not nearly as hideous-looking) and she desperately would have preferred he would not have abandoned her, as he did.

Ravena soon learns it's difficult to wake up with fangs only to be very alone. Soon she meets human Assassins, who have been undergoing surgery to more effectively torment, enslave and/or completely destroy her kind. Wondering how she will ever make a living while fleeing her enemies, Ravena learns powerful lessons in self reliance. When she decides to join a lair for protection, she learns how little she has in common with ancient resurrected beings who talk reletnlessly about historic events.

Amazingly creative and placed in a modern setting with accurate geographical details, this book is full of action and includes a smattering of fantastical elements that will stretch every reader's imagination. Fresh and new, this novel is well researched and written to please. With bits of humor splattered throughout, reviewers report it's a "Best Read.'