Prende : Queen of Beauty

Prende is a goddess and saint. In her earliest incarnation she was venerated by the Illyrians and Albanians as a goddess of love. When Christianity became official in the region, Prende remained venerated but now in the guise of a saint.

ALSO KNOWN AS:

Prenne; Shen Prende

ORIGIN:

Illyria; Albania

MANIFESTATION:

The rainbow is her belt.

Consort:

Perendi, Illyrian thunder lord

ATTRIBUTES:

Mortar and pestle

Mount:

Prende rides in a carriage drawn by swallows.

DAY:

Friday

Feast:

26 July and/or the nearest Friday

Sacred site:

Sen Prende, Albania

SEE ALSO:

• Brigid

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.