Lamia (creature)

Lamiae, or lamias, otherwise known as laima, are a type of creature often encountered in deserts in the southern parts of the Continent, though some, such as the lamia of Neisse in Gelibol, have ventured into the North and faced persecution, often being burned alive on pyres.
== Characteristics ==
They are resistant to iron and regarded by some as the variety of vampire because of their fondness to blood and shapeshifting abilities; others consider them a close relatives of sirens and ekhidnae.
Lamiae's natural form is that of a huge, hideous snake with a feminine head. To lure their victims, they can transform into the form of a beautiful woman; even in this form however they can be recognized by a keen observer thanks to their fangs and forked tongues.
== Lamiae in culture ==
Lamiae and succubi are seen as avatars of goddess Lilit-Niya by her followers. Her underground temples may sometimes how a lamia in the cellar, which is regularly given offerings – sometimes of a human male. – Kult Lilit ("The Cult of Lilit") article in Gwiezdny Pirat magazine
Their fearsome reputation gave name to a very nasty whip of Mayhe origin.
== Trivia ==
* Their name and appearance is drawn from Greek mythology, as Lamia was a beautiful queen of ancient Libya who became a child-eating demon.
==References==
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