Perria
Perria or Pehria is a fairy-like mountain figure in Albanian mythology and folklore.[1][2]
Description
Perria, is generally a protective figure, however she can also do harm.[2] In Albanian popular belief, she is depicted as female mountain-spirits clad in white. Their duty is to punish anyone who is wasteful with bread by disfiguring the person and making him a "crooked hunchback".[1]
See also
- Zana e malit
- Shtojzovalle
- Ora
- Fatia
- Bardha
- Nëna e Vatrës
- E Bukura e Dheut
- Prende
- Kulshedra
Sources
Citations
- Lurker 2004, p. 150.
- Elsie 2001, pp. 205–206.
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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