Gjergj Elez Alia had always been the greatest of heroes. For years he had been the strongest in the land of our forefathers and had always defended its honour. With cudgel and sword in hand he fought …
The Legend of Kelmendi Tribe
The legend of the founding of the Kelmendi tribe in the mountains of northern Albania is preserved, in one version, by the German scholar Johann Georg von Hahn who heard it from a Father Gabriel in …
The mystic figure of “Ora” in Albanian mythology
The Albanian mythology is rich in legends, personages and unbelievable stories told to us by our grandparents and also documented in historic books. Two of the most intriguing myth figures in Albanian …
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Albanian Legend: The incredible treasure buried by Queen Teuta of Illyria
This is a legend about a hidden treasure by the ancient Queen of Albania, known as Teuta. Based on history books, Teuta was the wife of late King Agron which died in a battle and after his death, …
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Albanian Legend: How was the “Blue Eye” Water Spring Created?
To the children that grew up in the small towns and villages facing Mali i Gjere in Southern Albania, the unusual parallel lines of trees in the mountain slope right at the snowline were no mystery, …
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The Albanian Eagle – The Legend “The Son of the Eagle”
Many legends and tales have tried to explain the origin of the name “land of eagles” as Albania it is called by its people and the links between the eagles with their country. The Eagle is one of …
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Albanian Legend: The legend of the Osum River and Mount Tomorr
*This legend is related to Mount Tomorr and Shpirag and Osumi River When we hear about legends of a country and compare them to those of another country, we see that these myths have many features in …
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Albanian Legend: The Monastery of 40 Saints
The Monastery of 40 Saints is itself an oasis of legends and the most important historic monument in Saranda city. The locals have inherited from generation to generation the stories told by their …
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