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The Story of Lamia
lamia A female demon. Or. Vampire.
Etymology: Middle English,
from Latin, from Greek, devouring monster.
Beware the temptress called Lamia as her gaze will enthrall you and her bite binds you forever
Lamia is the first female vampire, or vampiress, in Greek history. Lamia was turned into a vampiress by Hera the wife of
Zeus the head of the Greek Gods. Lamia is also known as a witch and a ghost.
Lamia can be one of many creatures of the night Lamia possesses many exceptional powers.
She can control and communicate with animals, including men *grin*, enhanced sensory perception, supernatural speed and strength, the ability to exert influence over other vampires and mortals, the ability to hide or disguise herself and others, the ability to change bodily form and of course the impact of her appearance
In Greek mythology
According to legend, she was once a Libyan queen (or princess). The beautiful and happy daughter of Libya and Belus. This all changes when Zeus becomes enamored with her and has an affair with her. Lamia bears many of his children. Hera, furious that her husband had cheated on her yet again, punished the unfortunate Lamia. Hera deformed her into a monster and murdered their offspring. She also made Lamia unable to close her eyes, so that she couldn't find any rest from the obsessing image of her dead children. When Zeus saw what had be done to Lamia, he felt pity for her and gave his former lover a gift: she could remove her eyes, and then put them on again.
This way, though sleepless, she could rest from her misfortune. Lamia spent the remainder of her life roaming the earth feeding on any baby she could find. When no infants could be found, she would seduce men into having sexual intercourse with her, kill them, and eat them instead. She is reputed to prey upon men and suck the blood of children. Though she is not stupid, and in the right situation can kill and drain a man in minutes. I think the lamia somewhat enjoys her seductive power over men and like the naughty girl she is "likes to play with her food." A lamia is born with a strong magical talent which it can use in the hunt for human flesh
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