áletrun
Alétrun is a legendary creature that appears in the folklore of the Aile Valley, a mountainous region in southwestern Italy. According to local oral tradition it is described as a large, cat‑like beast with a silver mane and glowing amber eyes. Witness accounts suggest that the animal has a slight, almost human form and is sometimes accompanied by a faint, melodic hum that is reported to echo through the valley at dusk.
The earliest written references to the allétrun date back to the late 19th century, when an Italian
In contemporary culture, the allétrun has inspired local festivals that celebrate the valley’s natural heritage. The
While no scientifically verifiable evidence of the allétrun’s existence has been obtained, the creature remains a