Drekavac from South Slavic mythology.
In South Slavic mythology and folk tales this creature has been variously described:
In some folk tales it has been depicted in the form of an undead man that came out of the grave during night time and haunted people.
Also in some folk tales it has been depicted in the form of an undead unbaptised child that rose out from its grave during night time to haunt its parents. Also this creature is known for calling out to people passing near cemeteries to baptise it.
In Eastern Serbia it has been depicted in the form of a humanoid canine creature that walks on its back legs.
It was popularly believed to be visible only at night, especially during the twelve days of Christmas (called unbaptised days in Serbo-Croatian) and in early spring, when other demons and mythical creatures were believed to be more active. When assuming the form of a child, it predicts someone’s death, while in its animal form, it predicts cattle disease. The drekavac is believed to avoid dogs and bright light. Also, it is believed that if the shadow of drekavac falls upon some person then that person will turn sick and die.
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