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Bardha (Template:Lang-en) 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

Sources

Citations

  1. ^ Elsie 2001, p. 269.
  2. ^ 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. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Lurker, Manfred (2004). The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. Routledge. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-415-34018-2. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)


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