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The [[Dungeons and Dragons]] version of the [[Hydra]] bears similarity to the Balaur. |
The [[Dungeons and Dragons]] version of the [[Hydra_(Dungeons_%26_Dragons)|Hydra]] bears similarity to the Balaur. |
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In Romanian folkore a balaur is a creature similar to a dragon, although distinct: dragons as such also exist in Romanian folklore. A balaur is quite large, has fins, feet, and multiple serpent heads (usually three, sometimes seven, or even twelve).
As a traditional character which is found in most Romanian fairy tales, it represents Evil and must be defeated by Făt-Frumos in order to release the Princess (see also Zmeu).
Balaur seems to derive from PIE *bel-, 'strong', or PIE *bhel-, 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the Romanian substratum
A picture of a Many Headed Balaur Eating:
http://www.folkart.com/runa/202-e-3.jpg
The Dungeons and Dragons version of the Hydra bears similarity to the Balaur.
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