Taxim

Taxim are creatures from Eastern Europe. They are focused on revenge. They spread plagues and sometimes attack cattle. They are animated corpses. They can be detected by their terrible smell. They only hurt their intended target.

Citations:

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Larousse Dictionary Of World Folklore: An Unparalleled View Of Folktales And Heritage by Alison Jones

Melton, J. Gordon. The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead. United Kingdom, Visible Ink Press, 2011.