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In [[Romanian mythology]] a '''Balaur''' is a creature similar to a Dragon, although distinct, since the latter exists as such in Romanian. |
In [[Romanian mythology]] a '''Balaur''' is a creature similar to a Dragon, although distinct, since the latter exists as such in Romanian. |
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As a traditional character which is found in most Romanian fairy tales, it |
As a traditional character which is found in most Romanian fairy tales, it represents Evil and must be defeated by [[Fat-Frumos]] in order to release the Princess (see also [[Zmeu]]). |
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The ethymology seems to be [[Indo-European languages|Proto-Indo-European]] "*bal-", meaning "strong". |
The ethymology seems to be [[Indo-European languages|Proto-Indo-European]] "*bal-", meaning "strong". |
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Revision as of 22:27, 3 February 2004
In Romanian mythology a Balaur is a creature similar to a Dragon, although distinct, since the latter exists as such in Romanian.
As a traditional character which is found in most Romanian fairy tales, it represents Evil and must be defeated by Fat-Frumos in order to release the Princess (see also Zmeu).
The ethymology seems to be Proto-Indo-European "*bal-", meaning "strong".