Kleptes-Virgo, or virgin-thief, was a class of predatory creatures that mystically lured human virgin males, typically appearing as beautiful women in order to mate with and devour them. In addition to the She-Mantis, similar beings appeared throughout multiple cultures, including the Greek sirens and the Celtic sea-maidens.[1]
History[]
In 1997, the She-Mantis assumed the identity of a substitute teacher at Sunnydale High School, where she lured male students to her residence. She first killed the school's biology teacher, Dr. Stephen Gregory, before capturing the virgins Blayne Mall and Alexander Harris. She intended to mate with and consume them, but Slayer Buffy Summers intervened and killed the creature before it could complete the ritual.[1]
In 2008, two sirens seduced Spike and Xander in a bar while disguised as human women. Although neither man was a virgin, the sirens intended to make them fight to the death so they could devour the winner. However, a spirit resembling Anya Jenkins broke Xander out of his hypnosis, allowing him to free Spike, who subsequently killed both sirens.[2]
Appearances[]
- "Teacher's Pet"
- I Wish, Part Two
- Demons of the Hellmouth (Only in picture)