Albanian folklore

Albanian folklore

Albanian myths can be divided into two major groups: legends of "metamorphosis" and "historical" legends. Some of the best known legends are:columns |width=49%
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*Besa Shqiptare
*Besa e Kostandinit
*Bolla
*Bajlozi
*Djall
*E bija e Henës dhe e Diellit
*E Bukura e Dheut
*E Bukura e Detit
*Gjergj Elez Alia
*Gjysmagjeli
*Kacamisri
*Kreshniku
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*Kuçedra
*Lugat (Liogat)
*Nastradini
*Perendi
*Prende
*Rozafati
*Shurdi
*The Tale of the Eagle
*Tomor
*Verbti
*Ymer Agë Ulqini
*Zana e malit (Mountain Fairy)


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