Albinism

Albinism is a condition where a creature lacks melanin, causing most of the body to become white, while the eyes become red-pink or blue. 
== Folklore ==
In parts of 19th Century Africa, people with albinism were considered monsters: white skin was associated with demons, leading to people with albinism being considered the children of demonsde Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.15. It was believed that, while weak in the day, they were empowered at night. It was also said that albinos were infertile. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.16
In the historical Kingdom of Loango (in modern times part of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Cabinda), they were considered rural spirits, and were thus treated with respect. 
According to Vossius, there were entire tribes of albinos in what is now Equatorial Guinea, which de Plancy uses as evidence against the belief that albinos were infertile. 
Pliny records the existence of albinos in ancient Albania. 
== Further Reading ==
* Errors and Prejudices, etc. Vol 1
== References ==
Category:Dictionnaire Infernal