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.Its also a pearson who is very kind and loves the night.It Means the color white and it is said that whoever has this name is one of the most beautiful people on earth[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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