Bhuta
The Bhuta originated in western Indian folklore, but since India is the land of origin for Gypsies, the Bhuta was found in Gypsy folklore, as well. The vampire was believed to be the soul of a man who...
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The Brahmaparusha originated from northern Indian folklore. Gypsies took stories of the vampire as they journeyed West. The vampire creature was generally pictured with a head encircled by intestines...
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Sara, or the Black Virgin, is a figure that Gypsies derived from Kali, the bloodthirsty goddess in Indian mythology. Gypsies believed that the three Marys from the New Testament went to France and...
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Mulo, which literally means "one who is dead," is a Gypsy vampire. Gypsies believed that death was unnatural, hence any death was an affront and viewed as being caused by evil forces attacking the...
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