Belliegħa
Belliegħa, also known as Il-Belliegħa, is a female water spirit from Maltese folklore that inhabits wells, springs, and underground water sources across the Maltese islands. In Maltese tradition, which blends ancient Mediterranean beliefs with Christian elements, Belliegħa is a dangerous but fascinating figure who guards the freshwater sources that are precious in the dry Mediterranean climate of Malta. The name Belliegħa is derived from the Maltese word for a swallowing or gulping sound, referencing the way this spirit is said to pull unwary victims into the depths of her watery domain. She b