Shurdhi is a weather deity that originated from Illyrian in Albanian mythology.
Etymology
Shurdhi was derived from the Albanian phrase “i shurdhët” which means “the deaf one”. The name Shurdhi was also associated with the ancient Thracian thunder deity Zibelsurdus by Baron Nopcsa, one of the founders of Albanology.
Traits
Shurdhi was believed to travel through clouds and hail storms occur upon his arrival. He is also linked to Verbti and can be resisted with noise and gunshots.
References
- Jordan, Michael (2004-08). Dictionary of gods and goddesses. Infobase Publishing. p. 284. ISBN 9780816059232.
- Elsie, Robert (2001). A dictionary of Albanian religion, mythology and folk culture. C. Hurst & Co. Publishers. pp. 238. ISBN 1850655707.
- Lurker, Manfred (2004). The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. Psychology Press. p. 172. ISBN 9780415340182.