Empusa – Shape-Shifting Evil Female Demon In Greek Myth And Folklore

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In classical Greek mythology, the empusa is depicted as a terrifying female monster. She is described as a demonic, vampiric being with no fixed physical form, capable of taking on various animal shapes as well as appearing as a beautiful and seductive young woman.

Modern-day Greek folklore still speaks of the empusa, which enters the body of its human prey (particularly children) to consume the flesh and blood of its victim. She loves to eat young and beautiful bodies and drink their blood because it’s strong and pure.

Empusa is the Greek term for a vampire. In Greek mythology, this female demon is usually described as having one prosthetic leg made of brass and the other a donkey's leg; from the waist up, Empusa is a human-like creature with hideous blemishes and scars on her skin. She was said to have been the daughter of the goddess of witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts, and necromancy, Hekate, and was sent by her to torment people, especially travelers.

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