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]

Appearance

In Albanian popular belief they are pale, nebulous figures who dwell under the earth.[2]

See also
  • Albanian mythology
  • Zana e malit
  • Elf

Sources

Citations
  1. Elsie 2001, p. 269.
  2. 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.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Lurker, Manfred (2004). The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. Routledge. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-415-34018-2.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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