Perit

Perit is an Albanian mythological creature.[1]

Description

Perit, in Albanian popular belief, are 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

References

  1. 1 2 Lurker, Manfred (1984). The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Taylor & Francis e-Library. p.150


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