Bardha
Albanian mythological creature
Bardha (English: 'the white one') is an Albanian mythological creature. According to old folklore, in order to appease them one distributes sugar or leaves cakes on the ground. It is similar to Zana e malit.[1][2] In Albanian popular belief they are pale, nebulous figures who dwell under the earth.[2]
References
- ^ Elsie 2001, p. 269.
- ^ a b Lurker 2004, p. 30.
Bibliography
- Elsie, Robert (2001). A Dictionary of Albanian Religion, Mythology and Folk Culture. London: Hurst & Company. ISBN 1-85065-570-7.
- Lurker, Manfred (2004). The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. Routledge. p. 207. ISBN 978-04-15340-18-2.
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Albanian mythology
- Baloz
- Bardha
- Constantin and Doruntinë
- Dhampir
- Djall
- Drangue
- E Bukura e Dheut
- En
- Fatia
- Kukudh
- Kulshedra
- Little Constantine
- Ljubi
- Miro Tërbaçe
- Ora
- Perëndi
- Perria
- Prende
- Princess Argjiro
- Shtojzovalle
- Shtriga
- Shurdh
- Stihi
- Tale of the Eagle
- The Twins
- Tomor
- Vatër
- Verbt
- Vitore
- Xhindi
- Zana
- Zojz
- See also
- Illyrian mythology
- Paleo-Balkan mythology
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