Tçaridyi
The Burning One
ORIGIN:
Transylvanian Roma (Gypsy)
Tçaridyi, the fourth child of Ana and the King of the Loçolico, looks like a little hairy worm. If she can penetrate the human body, she causes burning fever. She causes puerperal fever in pregnant women. Tçaridyi enjoys tormenting people but rarely kills them.
Tçaridyi can cause and cure infertility in women. She forbids pregnant women or those who would one day like to be pregnant from eating shellfish. She offers an amulet of protection (from her and from other dangers during pregnancy): a sachet filled with dried crayfish shells and stag beetles. Tçaridyi is married to her brother Tçulo.
SEE ALSO:
Ana; Loçolico; Tçulo
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.