Rakshasa
A powerful species of Indian vampire, considered a type of demon, goblin, or ogre. Mentioned in
the Veda, its name means "the injurer," and it is an enemy of all humanity. The rakshasa (also
rakhas or rachhas) can change its form at will, appearing as a dog, owl, vulture, or some other
creature, arriving at night and fleeing before dawn. WHen seen in their natural state, they are
stained with blood and have adamantine teeth, matted hair, and five feet. The rakshasa wear
tinkling bells tied to his body and has a blue throat. The female, known as the rakshasi, assumes
the form of a beautiful woman, luring men to their deaths. In modern folklore, the rakshasa live
in trees, inducing vomiting and indigestion to all who respass on their territory at night. A
young boy will be transformed into a rakshasa if he can be induced to eating human brains.

Ramanga
A type of living vampire found among the Betsileo tribe of Madagascar. The ramanga is a person
who lives outside the normal boundaries of society, performing grisly services for the chiefs of
the tribe. Whenever a nobleman or noblewoman had his or her nails clipped or endured some medical
treatment in which blood was spilled, the ramanga was expected to eat the nail clippings and to
drink the blood. Should a ramanga not be in attendance, the clippings and the blood were
carefully preserved until the return of the ceremonial vampire.