Upir is the Russian term that technically means "vampire," but it also refers to vampires, werewolves, and witches, all of whom are intertwined in the mythology of the Balkans and Eastern and Central Europe.
- When werewolves and witches die, they become vampires.
- The term "upir" is said to have originally referred to moon deity votaries or priests.
ANIMALS: Wolves and Werewolves; VAMPIRE.
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