Xhindi is a
mythological creature
A legendary creature (also mythical or mythological creature) is a type of fictional entity, typically a hybrid, that has not been proven and that is described in folklore (including myths and legends), but may be featured in historical account ...
in
Albanian mythology
Albanian folk beliefs ( sq, Besimet folklorike shqiptare) comprise the beliefs expressed in the customs, rituals, myths, legends and tales of the Albanian people. The elements of Albanian mythology are of Paleo-Balkanic origin and almost al ...
.
[Lurker, Manfred (1984). ''The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Taylor & Francis e-Library''. p.38]
Appearance
Xhindis are usually depicted as invisible spirits, somewhat analogues to
elves
An elf () is a type of humanoid supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore. Elves appear especially in Norse mythology, North Germanic mythology. They are subsequently mentioned in Snorri Sturluson's Icelandic Prose Edda. He dis ...
in Albanian folklore. Their arrival is signaled by the creaking of doors and flickering of lights. Their intentions may be
benevolent or malevolent thus they are sometimes represented as kind and helpful while sometimes they appear as oppressive.
See also
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Kulshedra
The kulshedra or kuçedra is a water, storm, fire and chthonic demon in Albanian mythology and folklore, usually described as a huge multi-headed female serpentine dragon. The kulshedra is believed to spit fire, cause drought, storms, flooding, ...
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Perria
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Stihi
References
Albanian legendary creatures
Albanian folklore
Jinn
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