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Vilkacis

In Latvian mythology, a Vilkacis ("wolf's eyes") was a type of violent monster that was originally a person. It was similar to a werewolf. Occasionally, a vilkacis brought treasure or was otherwise beneficial.

Alternative: Vilkatas, Vilkatis

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