Rozafës
Rozafës refers to a central figure in Albanian folklore and to the fortress associated with her name. The tale centers on Rozafa, believed to be the wife of a soldier or builder, and on the fortress later called Kalaja e Rozafës (Rozafa Castle) located near Shkodër in northern Albania. The legend explains the fortress’s name and is a staple of regional folklore.
The story exists in multiple northern Albanian and adjacent Balkan variants and is primarily transmitted through
In most versions, Rozafa agrees to be walled up alive within the fortress wall so that the
Rozafës has had lasting cultural impact in Albania and the wider Balkans. It is referenced in literature,