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Zana e malit : ウィキペディア英語版 | Zana e malit The zana e malit is an Albanian mythological creature (Albanian: ''Zane'' or ''Zëre'' in southern Albania)〔("fairy of the mountain" in English), zana (as a definite noun), or zanë (plural) of pre-Roman Paleo-Balkan origin.〔 Its etymology is related to Latin ''Diana'';〔A Dictionary of Albanian Religion, Mythology and Folk culture, p. 269, by Robert Elsie, 2001〕 it is also similar to the Bardha.〔 The Zana are thought to have observed the speeches at the League of Prizren〔Albanian literature: a short history by Robert Elsie, Centre for Albanian Studies (London, England),2005,ISBN 1845110315,page 123〕 at 1878. ==Attributes== In Northern Albania and Kosovo every mountain was said to have its own zana, who appeared as a fair maiden found bathing naked in mountain streams.〔 The zana is believed to be extremely courageous, a formidable opponent, who can bestow her protection on warriors,. Albanians even have an expression ''Ai ishte trim si zana'', meaning, "He was as brave as a fairy", this is used to refer to very courageous individuals. The zana is believed to have the power to petrify humans with a glance.
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