Strigoi

Undead Vampire

In Romanian folklore, Strigoi are restless dead who rise to drain life from family, often witches or redheads in life. They can shapeshift into animals and fear garlic or holy items. Linked to Dracula legends and Slavic vampire roots., - Rises from grave - Blood/life draining - Shapeshifts to wolf/owl - Troubled soul - Staked to stop, Mythology and folklore