Perria

Last updated May 13, 2025

Perria or Pehria is a fairy-like mountain figure in Albanian mythology and folklore.^[1]^[2]

Etymology

Most certainly derived from the Turkish word peri, which is a fairy in Turkish mythology.

Description

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]

Sources

Citations

1 2 Lurker 2004, p. 150.
1 2 Elsie 2001, pp. 205–206.

Bibliography

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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[FOOTNOTELurker2004150-1] 1 2 Lurker 2004, p. 150.

[FOOTNOTEElsie2001205–206-2] 1 2 Elsie 2001, pp. 205–206.

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