Tradition / Region: Andorran Mythology
Alternate Names: —
Category: Witch
The Myth
The White Lady of Aubinyà is a mysterious and beautiful woman dressed entirely in white, associated with justice and supernatural punishment. She lived near the Aubinyà River and was known to warn those who abused power.
At the time, a bishop of Urgell ruled harshly over the Andorran people, taking heavy tributes and interfering in their freedoms. The White Lady warned him more than once to stop, but He ignored her and continued to oppress the people even more harshly.
One night, as the bishop and his entourage were returning after collecting tribute, they saw the Lady standing by the river, glowing in the moonlight. When the bishop approached her, she silently beckoned him closer and led him into the forest, where both disappeared and were never seen again.
After this, a violent wolf began terrorizing the area, attacking flocks and spreading fear. Eventually, the síndic of Andorra led a hunt and killed the beast.
Soon after, the síndic was plagued by terrifying dreams of fighting the wolf and fell into a fatal illness. As he lay dying, the White Lady appeared and revealed the truth: the wolf had been the bishop, transformed into a beast, and his death demanded a life in return.
The síndic died, and the Lady made clear that this was the price set by dark forces. From that moment on, no one dared to oppress the Andorran people again.
Sources
Valls, À., & Carol, R. (2023). Llegendes d’Andorra. In Encamp-Montellà: Anem Editors. p. 53.