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Moroi
A moroi (sometimes moroii in modern fiction; pl. ''moroi'') is a type of vampire or ghost in Romanian folklore. A female moroi is called a moroaică (pl. ''moroaice''). In some versions, a moroi is a phantom of a dead person which leaves the grave to draw energy from the living. Moroi are often associated with other figures in Romanian folklore, such as strigoi (another type of vampire), vârcolac (werewolf), or pricolici (werewolf). As with most concepts in folklore, the exact characteristics ascribed to moroi are variable from source to source. Wlislocki reported a belief that the child of a woman impregnated by a '' nosferat'' (a sort of incubus-vampire) would be extremely ugly and covered with thick hair, very quickly becoming a moroi. They are also sometimes referred to in modern stories as the living offspring of two strigoi. It may also signify an infant who died before being baptized. The origins of the term "moroi" are unclear, but it is thought by the Romanian Academy to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vampire Academy
''Vampire Academy'' is a series of six young adult paranormal romance novels by American author Richelle Mead. It tells the story of Rosemarie "Rose" Hathaway, a dhampir girl, who is training to be a guardian of her moroi best friend, Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir. In the process of learning how to defeat strigoi in St. Vladimir's Academy, Rose finds herself caught in a forbidden romance with her instructor, Dimitri Belikov, while having an unbreakable psychic bond with Lissa. The first book in the series, ''Vampire Academy'', was published in 2007; it was followed by ''Frostbite'' in 2008. The third book in the series, ''Shadow Kiss'' was also published in 2008, and the fourth book, '' Blood Promise'', was published in 2009. The fifth book, ''Spirit Bound'', and the sixth book, ''Last Sacrifice'', were released in 2010. As of 2013, the series had sold 8 million copies in 35 countries. The first book in the series was adapted into a film directed by Mark Waters, starring Zoey Deutch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mora (mythology)
A mare ( ang, mære, odt, mare, ; in Old High German, Old Norse, and Swedish) is a malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore that rides on people's chests while they sleep, bringing on nightmares.Bjorvand and Lindeman (2007), pp. 719–720. Etymology The word ''mare'' comes (through Middle English ) from the Old English feminine noun (which had numerous variant forms, including , , and ). These in turn come from Proto-Germanic . is the source of non, mara, from which are derived sv, mara; is, mara; fo, marra; da, mare; no, mare''/'', Dutch: (), and German: ()'. The ''-mar'' in French ('nightmare') is borrowed from the Germanic through Old French . Most scholars trace the word back to the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European root , associated with crushing, pressing and oppressing. or according to other sources 'to rub away' or 'to harm'. However, other etymologies have been suggested. For example, Éva Pócs saw the term as being cognate with the Greek (Indo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strigoi
Strigoi in Romanian mythology are troubled spirits that are said to have risen from the grave. They are attributed with the abilities to transform into an animal, become invisible, and to gain vitality from the blood of their victims. Bram Stoker's ''Dracula'' has become the modern interpretation of the Strigoi through their historic links with vampirism. The most recent modern day depiction of a strigoi is from the FX’s series The Strain. Etymology Strigoi is a Romanian word that originated from a root related to the Latin terms ''strix'' or ''striga'' with the addition of the augmentative suffix "-oi" (feminine "-oaie"). Otila Hedeşan notes that the same augmentative suffix appears in the related terms ''moroi'' and ''bosorcoi'' and considers this parallel derivation to indicate membership in the same "mythological micro-system." The "-oi" suffix notably converts feminine terms to the masculine gender as well as often investing it with a complex mixture of augmentation and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikimora
Kikimora ( rus, кикимора, p=kʲɪˈkʲimərə) is a legendary creature, a female house spirit in Slavic mythology. Her role in the house is usually juxtaposed with that of the domovoy. The kikimora can either be a "bad" or a "good" spirit, which will depend on the behavior of the homeowner. When the kikimora inhabits a house, she lives behind the stove or in the cellar, and usually produces noises similar to those made by mice in order to obtain food. Kikimory (in plural) were the first traditional explanation for sleep paralysis in Russian folklore. Etymology Most sources link the suffix -''mora'' with the Proto-Slavic *''morà'' ('nightly spirit, bad dream') and the Proto-Germanic *''marōn'' (''id.''), as in the modern English nightmare. In Polish folklore, mora are the souls of living people that leave the body during the night, and are seen as wisps of straw or hair or as moths. Accordingly, Polish ''mora'', Czech ''můra'' denote both a kind of elf or spirit as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vampironica
''Vampironica'' is an American comic book miniseries published by Archie Horror, an imprint of Archie Comics, beginning in 2018. The story, which takes place outside of the main Archie Comics continuity, focuses on Veronica Lodge as she navigates life after becoming a vampiress. It is written by Greg and Meg Smallwood, with the former also serving as an artist. In 2019, the series crossed over with fellow Archie Horror staple, '' Jughead: The Hunger'', in the limited-run comic book series, '' Jughead: The Hunger vs. Vampironica''. Publication history In March 2015, Archie Comics announced that a new title was in the works for the imprint featuring a significant female character from Archie's past. Written by Megan Smallwood, with art by co-writer Greg Smallwood and lettering by Jack Morelli, ''Vampironica'' was announced in December 2017. The series debuted on March 14, 2018. The title originates from ''Betty and Veronica'' #261 (August 2012) by Dan Parent, which debuted the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Knight
is a Japanese manga by Maya Miyazaki. It was adapted into an OVA. Plot Mizumura Shinta doesn't know what to make of the situation when the sexiest girl in school, Kishimoto Lilith, starts trying to seduce him and things get extremely physical. Shinta isn't rich or the popular guy in school, so it doesn't make sense why Lilith would be so interested in him. But Lilith is in fact a vampire, a Moroi A moroi (sometimes moroii in modern fiction; pl. ''moroi'') is a type of vampire or ghost in Romanian folklore. A female moroi is called a moroaică (pl. ''moroaice''). In some versions, a moroi is a phantom of a dead person which leaves the grave ..., a secret she will kill to keep hidden, and she needs Shinta for a special purpose. As the relationship between Shinta and Lilith grows, it gets harder for her to keep the secret hidden. When violent unexpected attacks begin, those close to him, like his semi-romantic childhood friend Makimura Chizuru, are involuntarily thrown into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romanian Mythology
The folklore of Romania is the collection of traditions of the Romanians. A feature of Romanian culture is the special relationship between folklore and the learned culture, determined by two factors. First, the rural character of the Romanian communities resulted in an exceptionally vital and creative traditional culture. Folk creations (the best known is the ballad Miorița) were the main literary genre until the 18th century. They were both a source of inspiration for cultivated creators and a structural model. Second, for a long time learned culture was governed by official and social commands and developed around courts of princes and boyars, as well as in monasteries. Overview Creation of the world Stories suggest God made the earth with the help of animals, while the Devil was trying to thwart his plans.Cosma, Aurel. ''Cosmogonia poporului român'' (The Cosmogony of the Romanian People) (1942). Bucharest: Tipografia Ziarului "Universul".Leeming, David Adams. ''Creation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ghosts
The following is a list of ghosts: African folklore * Adze, Ewe vampiric being * Amadlozi, Nguni spiritual figures * Asanbosam, Akan vampire * Egbere, Yoruban malevolent spirit * Kishi, Angolan two-faced demon * Madam Koi Koi, Nigerian ghost * Mbwiri, Central African demon * Obambo, Central African supernatural being * Obayifo, Ashanti vampire * Obia, West African monster * Ogbanje, Igbo evil spirit * Tikoloshe, spirit from Zulu cultures * Zar, Ethiopian demon Asian folklore East Asia China * Hungry ghost * Mogwai * Vengeful ghost * Wangliang * Yaoguai Korea * Korean virgin ghost * Egg ghost Japan * Ayakashi * Chōchin-obake * Funayūrei * Gashadokuro * Goryō * Hitodama * Ikiryō * Inugami * Kuchisake-onna * Mononoke * Mujina * Noppera-bō * Nure-onna * Obake * Ochimusha * Onryō * Raijū * Rokurokubi * Shikigami * Shinigami * Shirime * Shiryō * Tsukumogami * Ubume * Umibōzu * Yōkai * Yōsei * Yuki-onna * Yūrei * Zashiki-warashi South Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resident Evil Village
''Resident Evil Village'' is a 2021 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. It is the sequel to '' Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'' (2017). Players control Ethan Winters, who searches for his kidnapped daughter in a village filled with mutant creatures. ''Village'' maintains survival horror elements from previous ''Resident Evil'' games, with players scavenging environments for items and managing resources. However, it adds more action-oriented gameplay, with higher enemy counts and a greater emphasis on combat. ''Resident Evil Village'' was announced at the PlayStation 5 reveal event in June 2020 and was released on May 7, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, followed by a macOS version and a cloud version for Nintendo Switch in October 2022. It received generally favorable reviews, with praise for its gameplay, setting, and variety, but criticism for its puzzles, boss fights and performance issues on the Windows ver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archie Horror
Archie Horror is an imprint (trade name), imprint of Archie Comics, Archie Comics Publications, Inc. focusing on the company's Horror comics, horror-related titles. Prior to the creation of the imprint the titles were published under the normal Archie Comics banner. The titles in the imprint are rated "TEEN+" due to their content and subject matter which include realistic violence, gore, blood, disturbing scenes, and some moderate language. All titles under this imprint are set in Parallel universe (fiction), alternative realities from the core Archie Comics series, and each title is independent from the others. Publication history Beginnings In 2013, Archie Comics announced ''Afterlife with Archie'' to be written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and illustrated by Francesco Francavilla. It is the first horror title as well as the first series to be rated "TEEN+" under Archie Comics. The series was partially inspired by the zombie-themed variant cover Francavilla did for ''Life with Arc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
The ''Pathfinder Roleplaying Game'' is a fantasy role-playing game (RPG) that was published in 2009 by Paizo Publishing. The first edition extends and modifies the System Reference Document (SRD) based on the revised 3rd edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') published by Wizards of the Coast under the Open Game License (OGL) and is intended to be backward-compatible with that edition. A new version of the game, ''Pathfinder 2nd Edition'', was released in August 2019. It continues to use the OGL and SRD, but significant revisions to the core rules make the new edition incompatible with content from either Pathfinder 1st Edition or any edition of D&D. ''Pathfinder'' is supported by the official ''Pathfinder'' periodicals and various third-party content created to be compatible with the game. Background Beginning in 2002, Paizo took over publishing '' Dragon'' and ''Dungeon'' magazines, which were about the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') role-playing game, under contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Keep (Wilson Novel)
''The Keep'' is a 1981 horror novel by American writer F. Paul Wilson. It is also the first volume in a series of six novels known as The Adversary Cycle. It appeared on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list and has been adapted into a film by Michael Mann in 1983 and as a limited series of comics in 2005. Plot German soldiers and SS Einsatzkommandos are being slowly killed off in a mysterious castle (the "keep" of the title) high in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania in April 1941. Theodore Cuza, a Jewish history professor living in Bucharest, and his daughter Magda are brought to the keep by SS Sturmbannfuhrer Eric Kaempffer in a desperate attempt to determine what is murdering his men. Cuza is later tasked with defeating the unknown evil that is wreaking havoc. The professor translates a mysterious message written in blood on a wall that uses a forgotten dialect of Old Romanian or Old Slavonic. The entity responsible for the deaths calls itself "Molasar," and it finds P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
