interesting that Styrian description of Anchanchu. It sure sounds like Vandari doesn't it? In a way the things Maria calls others is really what she is like. I think her helpers were drinking some Vandari wine, red of course and then a few days later came up with the "revelation". I think instead of saying "The Family" I might start saying "Anchanchu" when I refer to them! It's a good fit. Thanks for the interesting comments. =')

> Read the first line at this pdf site about
> vampires.

> http://www.horrormasters.com/Text/a0319.pdf
> Maria described Styrian as a
> "beautiful spirit being" that
> travels in whirlwinds.

> The most famous "styrian" is a
> female vampire named Camilla (or Carmella).

> and sometimes vampires are said to travel in
> whirlwinds.

> "Anchanchu, (is) a “vampire fairy”
> known to the Aymará Indians of Peru. “He
> travels in whirlwinds,”...n “and seduces his
> victims with pleasant smiles before draining
> their strength and blood.”

>
> http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=1215&id=20308
> Sound's like a cult leader doesn't he?

> This may be coincidence, but I doubt it.
> Maria is very strongly into demonism. Look
> at Tamar's artwork commissioned by Maria.

> And we mustn't forget the Family's ties to
> J. Gordon Melton who is totally demented
> into vampirism.

> I think Maria may have joined Melton's club
> and that she knew the vampire link when she
> invented "Styrian".