Vampires have existed in folklore across the world for centuries, captivating people with their immortality, their hunger, and the mysteries surrounding the undead. While many immediately think of Dracula, Greece has its own terrifying vampire: the vrykolakas. 

The vrykolakas comes from Greek folklore and is a terrifying undead creature. It shares many similarities with the vampire folklore of Slavic countries. However, unlike vampires, the vrykolakas does not primarily consume blood but instead feeds on human flesh, particularly the liver. With its appearance among other factors, the vrykolakas, in fact, resembles more the concept of a zombie or ghoul.

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