Vjesci

In order to prevent these individuals from becoming a vjesci, the caul was removed, dried, ground and fed to the person on their seventh birthday.

[2] According to legend, the vjesci did not die, instead returning to life at midnight after its burial and eating its clothes and some of his own flesh.

[1] If a vampire was believed to have attacked the community, the suspected vjesci's tomb could be opened and the body laid to rest.

At the time the head was severed, blood from the wound would be given to anyone who had fallen ill as a result of the vampire's attack, believed to cause their recovery.

During the rite, participants would approach the deceased to check if the body was developing features of a vjesci, wupji (or opji), or wraith (ghost).