Kikimori

A Brief Analysis

  Kikimora (or kikimori for plural) is a very interesting spirit that I've recently discovered so I'm afraid I can't give much detail on this topic. But I've done some basic research and have found it to be a very intriguing subject.

  Traditionally found in inhabited buildings, a kikimora is a creature of Eastern European superstitions and folklore. She is usually female in gender, though male kikimori do exist. Originating mainly in Slavic countries, the kikimora can often be depicted as both a good and bad spirit that may help with household chores: whether her help is wanted or not. If a kikimora begins a project, she will never really believe it is finished; and, if she does not finish it, consider yourself lucky. Projects undertaken by a kikimora may become entangled or horribly undone, so be thankful if she leaves her work unfinished when the sun rises.

  Famous for living behind stoves and inside cellars, a kikimora can be far easier to expose when compared with other spirits. If you hear scratching sounds coming from the floors, the noises of objects falling in the night, or whining coming out of the walls then the chances that a kikimora haunts your house are considerable.

  It is said that a kikimora only roams from dusk until dawn, for she is afraid of sunlight. Yet, while she is active, a kikimora's powers can be incredible. Despite being constantly restless, she can see long distances, become invisible, and run very fast.

  I'm tempted to write how a kikimora is created, but I feel that some of the means might be distressing as they refer to the deceased. Yet a simple way for a kikimora to be created is when a child has been kidnapped by a kikimora for her to raise as her own; and often times the kikimora will leave her own child as an exchange (if not some enchanted object).

  I will do more research on kikimori in time, but for now this is all that I have managed to establish as fact. And, until I retain more information, I'm afraid I'll have to leave you. I seem to have forgotten I was making tea...

       Forever grateful for your support, 

              The Friendly Steampunk

Credits to Google Images for the picture 

Vampires ~ A Small Tidbit of Information

What is a vampire? A fanged monster that talks ~ but that's not important right now

Literature

  Vampires are classic monsters in literature that have become very popular and very diverse since their earlier appearances. The earliest know vampire story that set the scene for the 'traditional' blood suckers that we know today was published in 1819 under the title "The Vampyre". The story itself was meant as a sort of joke at the time, but, unbeknownst to it's creators, has created a sort of backbone for most (if not all) vampire legends that followed. 

Diseases

  Many diseases and disorders have attributed to the traits of vampires - the plague, rabies, and tuberculosis to name just a few. But there's one that I believe really adheres to what are considered vampiric qualities. 

  Porphyria - a rare genetic disease - has some very vampire-like characteristics. Persons can be sensitive to the touch of sunlight, deprived of oxygen in the blood, and can also have urges to ingest/drink the blood of others to help lessen some of the disease's symptoms. 

Powers

  In modern times there are so many vampires that making a complete list of all their powers would be nearly impossible. However, some traditional and folkloric powers include the ever popular abilities to transform, live forever, and hypnotize prey - not to mention super strength and simple powers over nature. 

Alas, my friends, I seem to have misplaced my ink bottle...perhaps the next time I write to you I shall have better luck. I have only included a small fraction of knowledge in this letter to you today, but I hope you found my words interesting. I have tried to state only facts, but everyone is flawed. 

        Until we meet again, 

              The Friendly Steampunk

Credits to Google Images for the picture 

The Beginning

Greetings

  Hello everyone, and ahoy there maties! "Dracula's Children" is my first blog, and I hope not my last! Here be posted interesting and mysterious facts of the illustriously supernatural kind, so be warned! On some occasions, however, historical topics such as pirates and pilagers, playwrights and poets, princes and princesses, ect. will be covered. But, mostly, posts will be centered around the supernatural and paranormal. If you need information of any kind ~ such as how to repel vampires or ward off fairies ~ you can rest assured that I'll have the knowledge stashed away in a post or will try my best to look it up for you.

  If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment and I'll try my best to answer with my online and at-home book references.

  Now, on a much different note...

  First on the list to be covered: Vampires! Stay tuned for them in the next post next Friday!

        Sincerely, 

              The Friendly Steampunk