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In Mexican folklore, the Civatateo were the deadly white vampires who served the gods. They were once noblewomen who died in childbirth and returned to Earth with all the powers of priestesses. They are recognizable by the death’s head which is printed on their clothes or tattooed on their flesh. They lurk in churches and holy places, and stalk travellers at crossroads.