Ora (mythological creature)

Ora is a mythological creature in Albanian mythology and popular belief.[1]

Appearance

Ora is depicted as a female protective spirit. In Albanian folklore it is said that every human possesses an Ora from birth. Depending on the personality of the human, the spirit may have a white visage if the person who possesses it is brave and industrious or it may have a black visage if the person who possesses it is lazy or cowardly.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Lurker, Manfred (1984). The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Taylor & Francis e-Library. p.143