Blut Aussauger


 

One lesser-known yet intriguing vampire is the Blut Aussauger Vampire. Historical records and folklore trace the origins of the Blut Aussauger to central Europe, especially regions within present-day Germany and Austria. In fact, the term "Blut Aussauger" is German and translates to "blood sucker." This vampire is no aristocratic vampire often portrayed in modern vampire literature. Blut Aussaugers were creatures of nightmares. They were described as grotesque, hairy, almost ghoul-like beings. Like many popular vampires of myth and literature, their skin was pale and waxen. They had large, menacing eyes, were gaunt, and completely lacked a skeletal system, likely making it easier for them to squeeze into small spaces in preparation to attack.

Blut Aussaugers began as ordinary humans who, after death, returned from the grave. There are multiple ways in which a human can become a Blut Aussauger. One can become one of these vampires by leading a sinful life, having a religious figure walk over its grave, committing suicide, or eating meat killed by a wolf. A person who lived their life as a witch might become a Blut Aussauger after death. If humans knew that burning a witch at the stake might be unleashing a greater horror on their population, they may not have been in such a hurry to crucify them. While there are many ways for a person to become a Blut Aussauger, there is only one known way for a Blut Aussauger to turn a human themselves. It had the power to turn a human into a vampire by feeding them dirt from its grave. Though it could force a human to eat the dirt, it is said that they sometimes preferred to trick them into it.

Some vampire folklore deviates far from the well-known 19th-century literary vampires, but the Blut Aussauger is not one of them. One characteristic that resembles their literary counterparts is their ability to shape-shift into small animals like canines and rodents. Another common trait the Blut Aussauger shares is its need for blood sustenance, which it gains by attacking humans and draining them dry. Lastly, protection and prevention methods against the Blut Aussauger mirrored well-known vampire defense strategies. Garlic, holy water, and crucifixes were common repellents, as well as staking the heart, beheading, and setting them ablaze were employed for those already turned.

While the Blut Aussauger might not have the glamour or widespread recognition of its literary counterparts, its legacy in the world of vampire lore is undeniable. The Blut Aussauger vampire is often considered a dark cautionary tale for those who lead wicked lives.

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