Ala (demon)

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Ala (demon)
An ala or hala (plural: ale) is a mythological creature recorded in the folklore of BulgariansMacedonians, and Serbs. An ala is primarily a demon of bad weather whose main purpose is to lead hail-producing thunderclouds in the direction of fieldsvineyards, or orchards with the intention of destroying the crops, or looting and taking them to another place. Extremely voracious, ale particularly like to eat children, though their gluttony is not limited to Earth. An ala causes an eclipse of the Sun or Moon by trying to devour them; her success would mean the end of the world. When people encounter an ala, their mental or physical health, or even life, are in peril; however, her favor can be gained by approaching her with respect and trust. Being in a good relationship with an ala is very beneficial: she makes her favorites rich and saves their lives in times of trouble.
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