However, this particular vampire is also known for making its hunting process quite theatrical. Baba Tomorri has inflicted many wounds on the face of Shirag which can still be seen today. 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. Prepasti would eventually disappear forever. Albert Doja reveals beliefs about the protective house snake throughout Albanian culture and superstitions. [67][3][68] Ancient paganism persisted among Albanians, and within the inaccessible and deep interior it has continued to persist, or at most it was partially transformed by the Christian, Muslim and Marxist beliefs that were either to be introduced by choice or imposed by force. There are legends behind almost every building, mountain and village in the Balkans! As a matter of fact, even today many Albanians point their fingers at shtriga whenever theres untimely infant death. As for lugats target, generally it could be anyone, although mostly its children. As a symbol, it is depicted by eight spiked tridents radiating outwards from a central point. It has to be one with wings, typically either a fly, a bee, or a moth. [20] A substantial contribution in this direction has been made by the Albanologist Robert Elsie. 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. his belt. And yes, its a huge generalization once again, but in this particular case it also involves bad blood between Albania and the Turkish Ottoman Empire or the modern day Turkey. [11] As the Ora provided protection, their appearance as a serpent could also foretell unfortunate events. The Vitore is a household deity known as the woman who spins[4] spinning out the destiny of each person when they are born. It is said that Lubia has many heads and regenerative abilities that can grow her heads back in case theyfall off in some way. One of the early Albanian collectors of Albanian folklore from Albania proper was Zef Jubani. They can live either in caves or mountain tops, and are particularly intelligent. In some regions of Albania, people have used garlic (Albanian: hudhr); to send away the evil eye or they have placed a puppet in a house being built to catch the evil. When feeding it simply bites like any human would and then sucks blood from the wound. I think Ill try found out more about this. 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. 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. The eldest sister died first so the other two bricked up her sea facing window. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I love these stories! Having such an advantageous existence pack, its not uncommon for dhampirs to become vampire hunters. I love hearing mythology and folklore stories, especially ones Ive never heard from new places. Doesnt it want to be unnoticed? Ill tell you more about it very soon. So an encounter with shtriga doesnt end with her victims immediate death. 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). As a matter of fact, these stories tell us that dhampirs are just regular members of our societies that also happen to be Albanian mythology creatures. Albanian scholars have published numerous collections of Albanian oral tradition, but only a small part of this material has been translated into other languages. Even if vrykolakas has no intention of killing people, it still has a pattern of visiting their home when theyre asleep to eat all of their food and drink all of their wine. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. This game involved building walls around her body. Any kind of partnerships and even a simple interaction could turn Albanians into vampires. The Albanians of the Balkan Peninsula associate these creatures with female characters, whose names differ from one district of Albania to . It isnt the murderous type, but it still hunts, it can shapeshift, and it can even leave you bloodthirsty. The ora turned now and began to inform him, . In Albanian mythology, this dragon is called a Bolla. How can you fight back? Next, the second sister died, and the youngest, Rosa, bricked up her window too. Other than that, it seems that lugat, unlike sampiro, is not one to stand out and its appearance cant really be framed. Indeed, the lack of Old Church Slavonic terms in Albanian Christian terminology shows that the missionary activities during the Christianization of the Slavs did not involve Albanian-speakers. It is considered to be home of thegods and Baba Tomorri, or Father Tomorr, is the human representation of the Mount. 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. Although labeled as a vampiric witch, shtriga has a lot of resemblance to a boogeyman. Some people find it funny, others are creeped out by it. As a matter of fact, there is only one way and it is by using a wolf, as it is the only creature that can do harm to lugat. Lets go! [26] Evil oras disguised as serpents would guard the cavern; for if any man were to touch the items within the ancient city, they would devour him in the darkness. To kill a sampiro, you need to stake it in the heart. [62][63][64] Bektashism is a Muslim dervish order (tariqat) thought to have originated in the 13th century in a frontier region of Anatolia, where Christianity, Islam and paganism coexisted, allowing the incorporation of comparable pagan and non-Muslim beliefs into popular Islam. Very long! In fact, the creature enjoys the thrill of taking peoples lives in the weirdest way Ive ever heard of. A shtriga was featured in the Lost Girl episode "Follow the Yellow Trick Road." However, I wouldnt rule out the possibility of sexual attraction. 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). He is often depicted as a fierce warrior who fights against giants and other monsters to protect the people of Midgard, the mortal world. Their characteristics depend on their nationalities. Baba Tomorri has taken a fine-looking bride, Earthly Beauty. [69] Folk tales, myths and legends have been orally transmitted down the generations and are still very much alive in the mountainous regions of Albania, Kosovo and western North Macedonia, among the Arbresh in Italy and the Arvanites in Greece.[20][70]. The creature is known for not taking the lives of its victims, it only takes enough for it to satisfy the growling stomach. [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). Because of this, the Prince threatened to murder Manole and his team. In the mountain side on the road to Prizren remains a cavern that travels miles underground - some say even beneath the Drin. So worst-case scenario, you were chosen by sampiro. 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. [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. If you dont trust this method or dont enjoy playing with fire, there are many other ways to prevent the worst from happening. 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. The stories surrounding lugat vary quite a bit, especially when it comes to how dangerous it can be. I suppose its fine if it can save a life. So thats all we know about the physical appearance. The Ora ( Albanian: or, definite form: ora, pl. After all, every region has its own version. The good Norns who are well born would shape a good life, while the bad Norns are responsible for misfortune in peoples lives. The shtriga is often pictured as a woman with a hateful stare (sometimes wearing a cape) and a horribly disfigured face. Whenever vrykolakas saw people going to a church, it would loudly and openly mock the people of faith and on some occasions even throw rocks at them to emphasize his disapproval. The pagan cult of the Sun was almost identical to the Christian cult in the first centuries of Christianity. The Zana are thought to have observed the speeches at theLeague of Prizren at 1878. Now you know about the general Balkan stories about lugat that are also told in some parts of Albania. She published in 1909 her notable work High Albania, regarded as one of the best English-language books on Albania ever written. 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. A large abandoned ancient city remains within the cavern, with a bazar stocked with all of the finest and best fruit, flesh, fish, and fair raiment. People who develop their blood thirst after an encounter with lugat are called sanguinarians. Vrykolakas would find someone who is asleep and then crush and suffocate them by sitting on them. Her mother grew angry and cursed them both. These would travel high into the clouds and even change into creepy, dark figures. In Albanian mythology, she is usually attacked and defeated by a drangue, a divine being who is regarded as the protector of mankind. Walking out as a regular bug that cant fly would be too troublesome! Afraid of Zukus strength, his mother offers to blind her son. Zmey are specifically attracted to female beauty and have been rumoured to capture young maidens and take them to their remote lairs. I know that if I was a kid and saw a giant, Id do the opposite. What kind of being was standing before him. Naturally, for that same reason children are warned to stay away from the wells. In an attempt to escape, they made wooden wings and tried to fly off the roof. After all, they do have the power to walk in sunlight. All the children it attacked return to normal. The Drekavac sounds especially creepy,and the Prepasti from Bosnia really interested me. This next creature can, in some way, count as a vampire, although its best-known as a witch. Zanas are depicted as mountain fairies, and similarly to the Ora, live near springs within the highlands of Northern Albania. Anyway, the list doesnt actually end there. I love these stories! Unlike with a female shtriga, however, we dont really get an explanation of how men turn into shtrigu. As you can see, the Northern Albanian folklore only mentions women as potential shtrigas, but other sources of Albanian mythology creatures dont exclude men from thisopportunity. Zmey are beings with vaguely human features. Obviously, there is a good reason why sampiros eyes are the only thing that is not all covered up. The Zana is a mythological figure within Northern Albanian Gheg folk beliefs and oral epics. [5], In Albanian mythology, the physical phenomena, elements and objects are attributed to supernatural beings. 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. They are often depicted spinning, measuring, and cutting thread, revealing their control over human life. [28] As revealed in Albanian epic poetry, the Zana observe Albanian battles, offering their assistance and protection where needed. 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. Have you visited any Balkan countries? As discussed by Robert Elsie; tales and legends within Albanian folklore and poetry reveal the fundamental theme of the struggle between good and evil, a reflection of social values as we perceive them(Elsie, 2015). When exploring the area, it seems there is a story behind almost every building, mountain or village. On his journey, Mujo meets an Ora who tells him he must slay Slavic warrior Behuri. Albanian urban legends claim that Lubia has an insatiable appetite for children. He recorded thirty-five Albanian folk tales from Albania and Corfu and published them in the 1895 Albanesische Texte mit Glossar (Albanian Texts with Glossary). Yup, thats it! Islams God? Albanian Mythology. By the way, if you happen to be interested in vampire lore around the world, you may enjoy a book called The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead, written by J. Gordon Melton. A shtriga ( Albanian: shtrig) is a vampiric witch in Albanian mythology and folklore that sucks the blood of infants at night while they sleep, and then turns into a flying insect (traditionally a moth, fly or bee ). Her spell was so powerful that Vita was turned into black stone that is now known as the Black Peak while Lyulin suffered a similar fate and became Lyulin Mountain. Zuku, taunted and captured is blinded by his mother. 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. They also have the tail of a snake, golden wings and incredible physical strength. It is said that shtriga is the only one who can cure her victims. A Lamiais a creature said to be half woman, half serpent. New!! Now all you need to do is pick the one you like the best! 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. Albania is full of myths and legends about its beautiful landscape. Not that you should suspect your yoga instructor and professional dancers of being dhampirs, but still an interesting thought. Eventually, as you got a bigger picture, you would also notice her face disfigurement and possibly a cape that she tends to wear. Be it for their food, or to murder them. Copyright [2020] [www.thebalkansandbeyond.com]. Hmmm This brings more questions than answers! [31], References of the Ora in Folklore and Epic Poetry, Similarities to other mythological figures, Southern Albanian Tosks - The Fatia, Mirai and Vitore, Last edited on 14 December 2022, at 21:14, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ora_(mythology)&oldid=1127461073, This page was last edited on 14 December 2022, at 21:14. One day, Baba Tomorri is lounging in bed with Earthly Beauty when Shpirag attempts to take over Berat. But lets start with its appearance. In addition to that, for an unknown reason, sampiro also wears high heels and is therefore swaying as it walks. Travelling anywhere in the Balkan region, you are almost certain to be told one of these folklores or hear about a mythical beast. And although all of this is very extreme, the older generations of Albanians saw it as a means to an end when it came to teaching the future generations a lesson of being careful around the Turks. Some vampires can be committed to one woman and may even have a wife. [49], At the time of the South Slavic incursion and the threat of ethnic turbulence in the Albanian-inhabited regions, the Christianization of the Albanians had already been completed and it had apparently developed for Albanians as a further identity-forming feature alongside the ethnic-linguistic unity. Also, why would shtriga go to a church? Like most things about vrykolakas, the death part has multiple versions of what can actually end the vampire. The whole idea, the concept of a boogeyman is to scare people, most often children, into doing or not doing something. [28], The elements of Albanian mythology are of Paleo-Balkanic origin and almost all of them are pagan. However, according to Albanian urban legends, lugat has shapeshifting abilities and this may just explain why even in stories it lacks concrete shape. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country that has suffered with war greatly. Mount Tomorr is a mountain range in central Albania. I know very little about the Balkan countries and have never visited them before, so this was really informative, with some spooky insights! It facilitated the conversion process to the new Muslims and became the official order of the Janissaries. Sometimes she manifests as a dark mass, or a shadow, which can be seen on a persons chest or neck during the night. The deity of Tomor is of Illyrian origin. [3] Albanian folklore evolved over the centuries in a relatively isolated tribal culture and society. Scary! Edith Durham recorded several methods traditionally considered effective for defending oneself from shtriga. But thats not all. Welcome to the second country of creepy urban legends Albania! Also, he claimed that dhampirs can also be identified as such if their bodies are boneless, which also shows in their movement. 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. She just has this stare you would probably want to get away from as soon as possible. [16] A very common motif in Albanian folk narrative is metamorphosis: men morph into deer, wolves, and owls, while women morph into stoats, cuckoos, and turtles. Very straightforward. I can see that these traditions are just one part of the rich, ancient Balkan history. 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. Many of the characters of the Albanian mythology are included in the Albanian Songs of the Frontier Warriors ( Albanian : Kng Kreshniksh or Cikli i Kreshnikve ), the traditional cycle of Albanian epic songs. [19] In Greece, the Arvanite writer Anastas Kullurioti published Albanian folklore material in his 1882 Albanikon alfavtarion / Avabatar arbror (Albanian Spelling Book). This particular one is called the Night Hag. The male noun for shtriga is shtrigu or shtrigan. The Balkan region is home to many captivating legends and mythical creatures. The creature has been described as an undead man that left his grave during the night to haunt people. Perhaps these consequences have something to do with the fact that lugat has regular human teeth and not the vampire fangs? In the 1800s, John Keats, a romantic poet, created this vision of Lamia, SHE WAS A GORDIAN SHAPE OF DAZZLING HUE, VERMILION-SPOTTED, GOLDEN, GREEN, AND BLUE; STRIPED LIKE A ZEBRA, FRECKLED LIKE A PARD, EYED LIKE A PEACOCK, AND ALL CRIMSON BARRD; AND FULL OF SILVER MOONS, THAT, AS SHE BREATHED, DISSOLVD, OR BRIGHTER SHONE, OR INTERWREATHED THEIR LUSTRES WITH THE GLOOMIER TAPESTRIESSO RAINBOW-SIDED, TOUCHD WITH MISERIES. [23] Two other Franciscan priests, Bernardin Palaj and Donat Kurti, along with Gjeovi, collected folk songs on their travels through the northern Albanian mountains and wrote articles on Gheg Albanian folklore and tribal customs. [28] Robert Elsie described the Zana as muses of the mountains - as every mountain has its own Zana. Isnt it fascinating!? It would be wrapped with a silver medal of St. George, then blessed by a priest - providing protection against the evil Oras and devils when worn.[24]. [9] Ora travel with their person and provide protection. The Palace of Tre Sorelle (three sisters), with three windows facing the sea, of which two are walled up and one is still intact, can still be seen in Pranj today. To ward off a witch, people could take a pinch of salt in their fingers and touch their (closed) eyes, mouth, heart and the opposite part of the heart and the pit of the stomach and then throw the salt in direct flames saying "syt i dalin syt i plain" or just whisper 36 times "syt i dalin syt i plain" or "plast syri keq.". [2] British poet Lord Byron (17881824), describing the Albanian religious belief, reported that "The Greeks hardly regard them as Christians, or the Turks as Muslims; and in fact they are a mixture of both, and sometimes neither. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. In fact, according to the local lore, Shtriga can cure her victims by spitting in their mouths. InEastern Serbia,the Drekavac has been described in the form of a humanoid canine creature that walks on its back legs. hopefully they are just myths haha! Youll need to make a cross from pig bone and then make sure its placed at the entrance of a church. Syliga basically refers to the evil eye that can unleash a storm of bad luck. You wont be able to avoid it when you visit. Unlike sampiro, however, lugat leaves its victims to deal with very serious consequences. Melton is a bright and educated man and I genuinely found his book a very interesting read. Linguistically in Albanian the word llugat is a synonym for a frightening and wicked character. And how does it crush them by sitting on them? So, if you feel bitter towards the witch and want revenge for all that shes done, that may be the way. A shtriga (Albanian: shtrig) is a vampiric witch in Albanian mythology and folklore that sucks the blood of infants at night while they sleep, and then turns into a flying insect (traditionally a moth, fly or bee). The only downside here is that its not that easy. "[59] In Ottoman times education in the Albanian language was forbidden. It starts as an illness and it begins to progress, eventually ending with death. One then strolled near him and spoke to him, saying: The oras we are of the great earthly hero. Speaking of spitting into someones mouth If you want to avoid that for your children, or any children, for that matter, youll be relieved to know that in some Albanian regions its common to say mashaallah to children and babies while also touching their noses. This list may not reflect recent changes . Apparently, these two factors make them evil and the word shtriga itself is used to describe someone as evil. The problem is that this may be even more difficult than getting her to cure people, as she is not easily killed. The Prince was pleased with his monastery. When assuming the form of a child, the Drekavac predicts someonesdeath, while in its animal form, it predicts cattle disease. Want to read a bit more folklore and discover more mythical creatures? The name can be used to express that a person is evil. 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