Bardha ( en, 'the white one') is an
Albanian mythological creature
A legendary creature (also mythical or mythological creature) is a type of fictional entity, typically a hybrid, that has not been proven and that is described in folklore (including myths and legends), but may be featured in historical accou ...
. According to old folklore, to propitiate them one strews cakes or sugar on the ground. It is similar to
Zana e malit Zana (''Zanë'' in Gheg or ''Zërë'' in Tosk, pl. ''zanë(t)/zërë(t)'', see other variants below) is an Albanian mythological figure usually associated with mountains, springs and streams, forests, vegetation
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[Lurker, Manfred. ''The Routledge Dictionary Of Gods Goddesses Devils And Demons''. Routledge. 2004. p. 30. ]
Appearance
In Albanian popular belief they are pale, nebulous figures who dwell under the earth.
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Albanian legendary creatures
Fairies
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