As soon as the creature chooses a food source in the foggy streets, it will immediately proceed to follow this person. Mount Shpirag is marked with deep streams of water running down its face and lies across the valley. Very straightforward. Kee-wakw: Cannibalistic Giant half-human and half-animal (Abenaki Mythology) 46. These relations can be seen during the rule of the Illyrian emperors, such as Aurelian who introduced the cult of the Sun; Diocletian who stabilized the empire and ensured its continuation through the institution of the Tetrarchy; Constantine the Great who issued the Edict of Toleration for the Christianized population and who summoned the First Council of Nicaea involving many clercs from Illyricum; Justinian who issued the Corpus Juris Civilis and sought to create an Illyrian Church, building Justiniana Prima and Justiniana Secunda, which was intended to become the centre of Byzantine administration. Prepasti often manifested in places where the soldier had lost a body part. But that would need an article of its own. [16], Albanian myths and legends are already attested in works written in Albanian as early as the 15th century,[17] however, the systematic collection of Albanian folklore material began only in the 19th century. There are no known explanations why, but one could assume that female vampires are either not attracted to mortals or simply do not possess a sexual appetite as vast as the males do. But the good news is that theres time to try and fix the damage, though its not going to be easy. Yes, in popular creativity, it mostly symbolizes good fortune and the coming of a time of prosperity. When exploring the area, it seems there is a story behind almost every building, mountain or village. However, I couldnt be more wrong. This reminds me of Annabelle. The Prince was pleased with his monastery. "[59] In Ottoman times education in the Albanian language was forbidden. So an encounter with shtriga doesnt end with her victims immediate death. As a symbol, it is depicted by eight spiked tridents radiating outwards from a central point. (Father) Tomor is seen as an old man with a long white beard flowing down to. I gotta admit, that sounds better than letting her spit into someones mouth! The elements of Albanian mythology are of ancient Paleo-Balkanic origin and almost all of them are pagan. Vita turned down every other suitor in the hope of marrying Lyulin. : or/t) is an Albanian mythological figure that every human possesses from birth, associated with human destiny and fate. Ill tell you more about it very soon. And the creature is always heavily covered in flowing fabric or its own grave shroud. But yeah This one really gave me the creeps, even without a detailed description. Dino himself published Valt e Detit (The Waves of the Sea), which, at the time of its publication in 1908, was the longest printed book in the Albanian language. Among the main bodies of Albanian folk poetry are the Kng Kreshniksh ("Songs of Heroes"), the traditional non-historical cycle of Albanian epic songs, based on the cult of the legendary hero. [26] Durhams studies within Albania reveal that no man has ventured within the cavern for many years. Both the Ora and Vitore are widely represented as a serpent with golden horns who brings gold.[9] Albanian stories describe beliefs associated with the protective serpent Oras. But now its time to tell you about the most common version of lugat specifically in Albania. Some of these stories actually scared me a little!! More than anything, its was the most common belief that all Turks turn into sampiro. Anyway, whenever I talk about local boogeymen from different countries, I always add a reminder, so here goes. [58], Islam was first introduced to Albania in the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest of the area. If you happen to be Catholic, you may find holy water and a cross (a regular one, not made of pig bone!) Bo's friends search for the creature after figuring out that the shtriga had bitten Bo in its moth form, leaving her comatose and dying as it feeds on her fears. I havent heard of any of these, but they are so cool! The two main categories of Albanian mythology are factual stories and transformation tales. [22], The first Albanian folklorist to collect the oral tradition in a more systematic manner for scholarly purposes was the Franciscan priest and scholar Shtjefn Gjeovi. A Lamiais a creature said to be half woman, half serpent. It doesnt take one to be a wolf expert to know that a wolf is a wild and free animal that doesnt take orders from humans, so youll probably need to think of an indirect way to complete your mission. Edith Durham recorded several methods traditionally considered effective for defending oneself from shtriga. Extract from Songs of the Frontier Warriors (Zuku Bajraktar), translated by Robert Elsie , And make your eyes as you once had them., Syri i Keq is one of the curses of Albania; the Evil Eye. If you watch South Park, you may feel a deja vu as you read the part with the nickname, as Cartman from South Park has assigned this exact nickname to people with red hair who can walk in the sunlight without being scared of its effects on them. Should an Ora howl at a person, the threads of their fate would be cut. But her care and love for him was stronger than the storm, and she kept walking. The stories surrounding lugat vary quite a bit, especially when it comes to how dangerous it can be. In Norse mythology, the Helm of Awe (also known as the Helm of Terror) is a magical item worn by the dragon Fafnir, who attributes much of his invincibility to its power. Between the early 7th century and the late 9th century the interior areas of the Balkans were deprived of church administration, and Christianity might have survived only as a popular tradition on a reduced degree. She further recorded the story that after draining blood from a victim, the shtriga would generally go off into the woods and regurgitate it. He swore that he would marry the sister who waited for him to return. and I think Im going to have nightmares of Lamia, but this whole post was such a fun read. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Albanian creepy urban legends will have 2 parts with a focus on Albanian mythology creatures. The heels, the swaying, and the flying fabric are creepy enough, but then it also begins to make kissing sounds. I find myself with both and Im curious what you think about it! As for lugats target, generally it could be anyone, although mostly its children. [43][29] A number of parallels are found with Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies. The Ora ( Albanian: or, definite form: ora, pl. WOW! Afraid of Zukus strength, his mother offers to blind her son. But why is it infants that the wicked witch is after? Dhampirs are a widely-spread subject in Balkan folklore, which includes Albania, todays subject. This is the sad tale of Meterul Manole. It isnt the murderous type, but it still hunts, it can shapeshift, and it can even leave you bloodthirsty. The creature is known for not taking the lives of its victims, it only takes enough for it to satisfy the growling stomach. But these were old-fashioned views and thats just how it was back then. We have chosen some of the best ones from each country to create a collection of traditional tales and bloodcurdling creatures. Am I the only one wondering how those heads are placed on the body? In Ottoman times, often to escape higher taxes levied on Christian subjects, the majority of Albanians became Muslims. The next vampire creature did not originate in Albania, but in Greece. The interesting part in the vampire habits and behavior is that according to Balkan creepy urban legends, male vampires are involved with mortal women much more often than female vampires are with male mortals. Jubani's own first collection of folklorethe original Albanian texts of the folk songs published by Hcquardwas lost in the flood that devastated the city of Shkodra on 13 January 1866. Manole had to keep his promise and the beautiful monastery was built. Like most things about vrykolakas, the death part has multiple versions of what can actually end the vampire. All the children it attacked return to normal. Drop a comment in the box, wed love to hear from you! What else do we know about it from the creepy urban legends? more appealing. The good Norns who are well born would shape a good life, while the bad Norns are responsible for misfortune in peoples lives. He began to take an interest in 1859 and started recording Albanian folklore material from the year 1866, providing also folk songs, riddles and tales for Demetrio Camarda's collection. Youll need to make a cross from pig bone and then make sure its placed at the entrance of a church. Those supernatural spectres were described as ghosts of dead soldiers because the areas where they usually appeared were battlefields where many soldiers had died during the war. The name can be used to express that a person is evil. Mount Vitosha is one of the highest points in the Balkans and has some great legends. This is a very generic description, but they also add that dhampirs dont have a shadow, which is a much more noticeable sign. Apparently the storytellers even saw interactions with the Turks as a risk that could turn anyone else into a vampire. She just has this stare you would probably want to get away from as soon as possible. B Baloz Bardha D Dhampir Div (mythology) Drangue E E Bija e Hns dhe e Diellit F Fatia K Kukudh Kulshedra L Ljubi O Ora (mythology) P Perria S The Zana are thought to have observed the speeches at theLeague of Prizren at 1878. Zanas are depicted as mountain fairies, and similarly to the Ora, live near springs within the highlands of Northern Albania. Zuku Bajraktar captures his mothers secret lover, Slavic warrior Baloz Sedlija, as his prisoner. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. List of legends, myths, ballads, and characters Some of the best known legends, concepts, ballads, songs and/or characters of Albanian mythology are: Besa Bolla Bajloz or Katallan ( giant) Constantin and Doruntine Dhampir Djall ( devil) Drangue Gjergj Elez Alia Kacamisri (similar to Tom Thumb) Karkanxhol ( werewolf) Keshete ( naiad) Kukudhi [4], In Catholic legend, it is said that shtriga can be destroyed using holy water with a cross in it,[5] and in Islamic myth it is said that shtriga can be sent away or killed by reciting verses from the Qur'an, specifically Ayatul Kursi 255 sura Al-Baqara, and spitting water on the shtriga. But wait, it gets even better! The zana e malit is an Albanian mythological creature (Albanian: Zane or Zre in southern Albania) ("fairy of the mountain" in English), zana (as a definite noun), or zan (plural) of pre-Roman Paleo-Balkan origin. ORA is a mythical figure of rare beauty, minded and always ready to act, to bring good and punishment to her environment and to the beings to which it relates. [4], With the birth of each child many Oras gather in the night towards the cliffs to decide upon the qualities that child would receive. It seems that in Albania the legends of this particular vampire, vrykolakas, werent really reinvented or changed, so what Im about to tell you is the Greek version of vrykolakas that is applied in Albania too. Basically, everyone who were frowned upon in the old days and even somewhat today. In Albanian mythology, she is usually attacked and defeated by a drangue, a divine being who is regarded as the protector of mankind. I dont think there has been a building constructed without some sort of tale behind it! The Shtriga appears in the Legends of Tomorrow episode "Wet Hot American Bummer." Another famous vampire type is called lugat and it may also be called kukithi or liogat. But, one by one, they all plummeted to the ground and died. After all, every region has its own version. I hope youre ready to meet the dark side of Albanian culture! If you dont trust this method or dont enjoy playing with fire, there are many other ways to prevent the worst from happening. But Im getting ahead of myself. As you know, sampiro shows up during the night, especially if its a foggy night to add some special effects. Anger and rage of the shkja took possession.There in the moonlight at the edge of a fountain Did he encounter the three snow-white oras. Henwen the White by Paige Carpenter. Folklore of Northern Albania emphasizes that a shtriga is not born to be a witch. Across all of Kotor and Boka the sisters were famous for their beauty. And you wouldnt be wrong for seeking that because of what in Albanian is called syliga. Most commonly shtriga is described as a woman with intense and undeniable hate in her eyes. A shtriga was featured in the Lost Girl episode "Follow the Yellow Trick Road." Prepasti would eventually disappear forever. She also enjoys walking in beauty through the daylight, searching for men to eat for dessert. Lets just hope you never meet it and dont become its sustainable source of blood. Perhaps the first thing about lugats physical appearance that stands out the most is that unlike its fellow vampires, it has regular human teeth and not vampire fangs. [10] A widespread folk symbol is the serpent, a totem of the Albanians associated with earth, water, sun, hearth and ancestor cults, as well as destiny, good fortune and fertility. Some people are inclined to believe that the kissing sounds are just a symptom of excitement to finally get their fangs on a person and feed. The Ora are often described as good mythological figures that offer their protection and help, but in several tales are depicted as negative and dangerous creatures. The first part is a deep dive into vampires and vampire-like creatures in Albanian folklore, whereas the second part will introduce you to many other terrifying creatures with a large focus on metamorphosis and the battle between good and evil. The German linguist and professor at the University of Graz, Gustav Meyer, published in 1884 fourteen Albanian tales in Albanische Mrchen (Albanian Tales), and a selection of Tosk tales in the 1888 Albanian grammar (1888). [22] At midnight, Zuku slays Slavic warrior Baloz Sedlija, and burns his mother to her death. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. I would advise you to be careful, though. While its true that theyre not motivated by blood the way vampires are and theyre not really categorized as either good or evil, they *can* develop or even inherit evil intentions as well as the power to do harm. I love when history is THIS interesting! [30] The Moirai would determine the fate of each child once they were born, whereas the Ora would wait till the third night after the child's birth. [17][18], Extract from Songs of the Frontier Warriors (The Marriage of Halili), translated by Robert Elsie . This is a mythical creature inSouthSlavic mythology. Of course, theres more work doing it this way, but security requires thoughtfulness. Only the shtriga herself could cure those she had drained. Because of this, the Prince threatened to murder Manole and his team. Part 2 of creepy urban legends from Albania will be out soon. They can live either in caves or mountain tops, and are particularly intelligent. From the second half of the 20th century much research has been done by the Academy of Albanological Studies of Tirana and by the Albanological Institute of Prishtina. Some scarier than others. Evil Oras and devils would appear at night and then vanish at the first cock-crow two hours after midnight, as they were now powerless. Anyway, the list doesnt actually end there. The Czech linguist and professor of Romance languages and literature, Jan Urban Jarnik, published in 1883 Albanian folklore material from the region of Shkodra in Zur albanischen Sprachenkunde (On Albanian Linguistics) and Pspvky ku poznn ne albnskch uveejuje (Contributions to the Knowledge of Albanian Dialects). The Albanian word shtrig (definite form being shtriga) derives from the Latin strga, "evil spirit, witch",[2] related to Italian: strega, Romanian: strig and Polish: strzyga. SHE SEEMD, AT ONCE, SOME PENANCED LADY ELF, SOME DEMONS MISTRESS, OR THE DEMONS OWN SELF. It is considered to be home of thegods and Baba Tomorri, or Father Tomorr, is the human representation of the Mount. [9] Besa is a common practice in Albanian culture, consisting of an oath taken by Sun, by Moon, by sky, by earth, by fire, by stone, by mountain, by water and by snake, which are all considered sacred objects. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. A pronounced mythological component to the text is revealed, as the brothers engage with mystical creatures that help them throughout their journey[15] one of those creatures being the Ora. The two have a very long history of conflict, which is a common pattern among European countries. Kind of like a drunk sexual predator. For a cover? Thats right, the one that lugat feeds from can become tainted by its own desire to feed off other people. Now you know about the general Balkan stories about lugat that are also told in some parts of Albania. And how does it crush them by sitting on them? It facilitated the conversion process to the new Muslims and became the official order of the Janissaries. Read More. Their characteristics depend on their nationalities. [18], One of the first Albanian collectors from Italy was the Arbresh writer Girolamo De Rada whoalready imbued with a passion for his Albanian lineage in the first half of the 19th centurybegan collecting folklore material at an early age. In addition to that, lugats ability to fly and use the wind assomething like invisible transportation measure appears in the stories not any less common. They can live either in caves or mountain tops, and are particularly intelligent. mythological creatures, parallels of which are found in the Balkans (Nopa, 1913a, 1913b; Tirta 2003, 2004 . Yeah, the Balkans are full of these tales! So at least 7 heads and even that is difficult to imagine. Usually, shtriga were described as old or middle-aged women with grey, pale green, or pale blue eyes (called white eyes or pale eyes) (Albanian: sybardha) and a crooked nose. This method would trap shtriga inside, giving you the opportunity to kill her, though Im not entirely sure how anyone would do this since sources claim that she cant be killed using regular weapons and methods. Serbia - Bauk is an animal-like mythical creature in Serbian mythology. [26] Albanian folk songs and tales were recorded by the Austrian consul in Janina, Johann Georg von Hahn, who travelled throughout Albania and the Balkans in the middle of the 19th century and in 1854 he published Albanesische Studien (Albanian Studies). Jerko never returned from his voyage and his fate remains unknown. Short on time? [26][20], The next generation of scholars who became interested in collecting Albanian folk material were mainly philologists, among them the Indo-European linguists concerned about the study of the then little known Albanian language. The characters in Albanian tales, legends and myths include humans, deities, demigods, monsters, as well as supernatural beings in the shapes of men, animals and plants. The German physician Karl H. Reinhold collected Albanian folklore material from Albanian sailors while he was serving as a doctor in the Greek navy and in 1855 he published Noctes Pelasgicae (Pelasgian Nights). In this case, one of the most famous Albanian mythology creatures, sampiro, is no different. In these circumstances, she somehow becomes vulnerable and can be killed when shes shot with iron bullets. And thats something we need to know in case we come across the creature! Between the 16th and 18th centuries, in Albania arrived also the Bektashi Sufi order[61] which spread widely among Albanians because of its traditional tolerance and regard for different religions, practices and beliefs and because it allowed itself to be a vehicle for the expression of Crypto-Christian, Christian and pre-Christian pagan beliefs and rituals. [3] Ancient Illyrian religion is considered to be one of the sources from which Albanian legend and folklore evolved,[29][30][31] reflecting a number of parallels with Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies. In Albanian mythology, physical events, substances, and things are linked to mythical creatures. A shtriga was featured in the Supernatural episode, "Something Wicked", wherein it attacked children, causing them to become comatose; it then disguised itself as a doctor so it could continue to feed upon them. This person must be loved either by him or by one of his masons. The Ora (Albanian: or, definite form: ora, pl. On a final note about a lugat, I just wanted to add that basically there is no positive way to see the creature. [24] Throughout Albania people would wear many types of charms to ward off the evil oras and devils. Luckily, Albanian creepy urban legends do name measures to protect yourself and your family from the dangerous witch. And honestly, people are guessing, but no one really knows for sure why this vampire includes the kissing sounds in all of this. [2] Albert Doja refers to the studies of Maximilian Lambertz, revealing that the faces of the Oras change depending on the degree of happiness they bestow upon the newborn child. Apparently, parents tell their loud children that Buba will get them if they dont quiet down. InEastern Serbia,the Drekavac has been described in the form of a humanoid canine creature that walks on its back legs. I cant wait to visit the Balkans one day and just love learning about this area . Also, why would shtriga go to a church? Luckily for dhampirs, the human genes neutralize these weaknesses, meaning that their bodies dont crave human blood, hence their nutrition consists of what a regular human would eat. And that might have something to do with the rumored shtrigas desire to keep her immortality, which can be accomplished by sucking the life force, or blood, out of children. In the northern cultures, the kucedra is believed to have the . Ooooh spooky! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". [20], The Albanian National Awakening (Rilindja) gave rise to collections of folklore material in Albania in the second half of the 19th century. Baba is woken by his four eagles and makes sure Earthly Beauty is taken to safety before setting off to battle Shpirag. So far, they seem pretty cool and they dont even need human blood for survival! What I *dont* understand is why does it eat peoples food? However, not everyone agrees with this description. Well, apparently vrykolakas can be pretty judgemental too. He hired Master Manole and nine of his men for the job. The Dictionary of Albanian Religion, Mythology, and Folk Culture makes available for the first time a wealth of knowledge about Albanian popular belief and folk customs. But even if you do come across an evil dhampir, there is a bright side legends tell us that its possible to identify dhampirs as such. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you didnt get what is considered a proper burial, if your life was full of sin, and if you died without the final ritesthats right, youre a vrykolakas. Note that the parent vampire is not a dhampir, but a 100% vampire. Children may have a coin tied to their forehead, or blue glass beads could be attached to the hair of both children and horses. [15] The characters in Albanian tales, legends and myths include humans, deities, demigods, monsters, as well as supernatural beings in the shapes of men, animals and plants. They also have the tail of a snake, golden wings and incredible physical strength. In fact, it is said that women who submit to envy and for some reason dont bear children are the ones who turn into shtrigas. Be it for their food, or to murder them. Is it the Christian God? Some of the best Balkan Folklore comes from Albania. Alphabetical entries shed light on blood feuding, figures of Albanian mythology, religious beliefs, communities, and sects, calendar feasts and rituals, and popular superstitions, as well as birth, marriage, and funeral . They travelled through the northern Albanian mountains and recorded folkloric materials which were published in French translation in the 1858 Hcquard's pioneering Histoire et description de la Haute Albanie ou Gugarie (History and Description of High Albania or Gegaria). 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