Kukudh

Kukuth (Kukudhi) is an Albanian mythological creature.[1]

Appearance

Kukuth in Albanian popular belief is usually visualized as a gargoyle like demon who can bring pestilence to the land. Sometimes has qualities of vampirism. Also an unhappy soul of a miser, which roams about doing evil deeds, is also described as Kukudhi.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Lurker, Manfred (1984). The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Taylor & Francis e-Library. p.106


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