In Serbian, Macedonian, and in Bulgarian mythology, Black Arab (Serbian: Црни Арапин, Crni Arapin, Bulgarian: Църен Арапин, Черен Арап(ин), Macedonian: Црна Арапина, Crna Arapina) is a designation for Arabs and black people.
[1] The Black Arab is often depicted as a dark skin ruffian who kidnaps women and girls.
[1] In Serbian folklore, as well as in the beliefs of other Balkan peoples, the Arab is a chthonic demon, a replacement for the devil.
[1] In a story of Serb folklore, an Arab, after being slain in battle, escapes while carrying his head in his arm.
In Serbian and Macedonian folklore Krali Marko fights against Black Arab.