E Bukura e Qiellit

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E Bukura e Qiellit ("the Beauty of Heaven") — sometimes referred to as a male figure I Bukuri i Qiellit — is an Albanian mythological creature.[1] In modern times I Bukuri i Qiellit is a designation for God in Christian circles in Albania.[2] Her sisters are E Bukura e Dheut ("the Beauty of the Earth") and ("the Beauty of the Sea").[1][3]

History[]

This myth is believed to originate from the ancient Illyrian era when it was believed that three gods divided themselves into heaven (E Bukura e Qiellit), ocean () and underworld (E Bukura e Dheut).[2]

See also[]

  • Albanian mythology

Sources[]

Citations[]

  1. ^ a b Elsie 2001, pp. 79–81.
  2. ^ a b Lurker 2005, p. 38.
  3. ^ Çabej 1975, p. 120.

Bibliography[]

  • Çabej, Eqrem (1975). Studime gjuhësore: Gjuhë. Folklor. Letërsi. Diskutime (in Albanian). Vol. 5. Rilindja.
  • Elsie, Robert (2001). A Dictionary of Albanian Religion, Mythology and Folk Culture. London: Hurst & Company. ISBN 1-85065-570-7.
  • Lurker, Manfred (2005). The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons. Routledge, Taylor & Francis. ISBN 0-203-64351-8.


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