Drekavac

By Crusader1307

From Serbia, comes The ''Drekavac''. The legend seems to have developed in the 11th Century. Described as long and gaunt, with a overly large head, this humanoid creature appears as a deformed child. It has also been seen as a canine-type creature with kangaroo legs. In the form of a child, it can be found near graveyards, begging passerby's to baptize it. As the story goes, if one does not - it has a horrifying loud shriek. Apparently, The Drekavac is a combination creature composed of the unbaptized souls of unborn or young children. The Drekavac is scared of dogs (who are apt to alert humans to their presence). Seen especially around the Christian Observance of Christmas Tide. Obviously, The Drekavac is Serbia's version of Scotland's Banshee (maybe even a supernatural relative, of sorts). Being a Medieval legend, it is seldom seen (or even heard of now).