Crete
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Kathakano/Catacano
The Kathakano is an undead monster from remote areas of the islands of Crete and Rhodes. They are sometimes called “the happy vampire” and are related to, or a variation of, the Vrykolakas. They’re a form of undead vampire with a wide grin, known to randomly start laughing. They trick people into trusting them by posing as happy strangers or drunk people. When someone approaches them, the smile grows larger and larger and reveals massive, sharp, white teeth. They’re known to be incredibly strong and fast, and arrogant by nature. They spit acidic blood at victims like a snake, which causes immediate pain, blindness, burns, and temporary paralysis. They use…