Mythology of Bosnia and Herzegovina abounds with various external influences because of its geographical position but also its turbulent history which shaped the Bosnian spirit and imagination. In Bosnia both the East and West always manifested which is clearly evident through mythology where we come across interesting elements of both eastern and western beliefs.
12/23/2012
Lampir
Whoever cuts his nails during the night will become a lampir (vampire).
Bosnian folk believe that if a dead man inflates, that he will become a vampire. To prevent this from happening people would place a knife or a piece of earth on his chest.
I just stumbled across your blog, and am very interested for bosnian beliefs and magic.
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