Religion:Djall

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Short description: Figure in Albanian mythology

Djall or Dreq is the personification of evil in Albanian mythology and folklore.[1] The name is used also for a demon of fire.[2]

Etymology

The name djall derives from the Latin diabolus, "devil".[3] Alternative forms are dreqi from the Latin draco, "dragon",[4] satan and shejtan.[5]

See also

References

  1. Lurker 2004, p. 52
  2. Novik 2015, p. 268.
  3. Orel 1998, p. 67
  4. Orel 1998, p. 74
  5. Elsie 2001, p. 68.

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