Perria
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Albanian mythological creature
"Perit" redirects here. For the Egyptian goddess, see Perit (goddess).
Perria or Pehria is a fairy-like mountain figure in Albanian mythology and folklore.[1] [2]
Etymology
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Most certainly derived from the Turkish word peri, which is a fairy in Turkish mythology.
Description
[edit ]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
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[edit ]- ^ a b Lurker 2004, p. 150.
- ^ a b Elsie 2001, pp. 205–206.
Bibliography
[edit ]- 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 978-0-415-34018-2.
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