Bardha
Bardha (English: 'the white one') is an Albanian mythological creature. According to old folklore, to propitiate them one strews cakes or sugar on the ground. It is similar to Zana e malit.[1][2][3]
Appearance
In Albanian popular belief they are pale, nebulous figures who dwell under the earth.[2]
References
- Elsie 2001, p. 269.
- Lurker 2004, p. 30.
- Lurker, Manfred. The Routledge Dictionary Of Gods Goddesses Devils And Demons. Routledge. 2004. p. 30. ISBN 978-04-15340-18-2
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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