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In [[Romanian mythology|Romanian folkore]] a '''balaur''' is a creature similar to a [[European dragon|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). |
In [[Romanian mythology|Romanian folkore]] a '''''balaur''''' is a creature similar to a [[European dragon|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). |
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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]]). |
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]]''). |
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''Balaur'' seems to derive from [[Proto-Indo-European language|PIE]] ''*bel-'', 'strong', or PIE ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the [[Romanian substratum words|Romanian substratum]] |
''Balaur'' seems to derive from [[Proto-Indo-European language|PIE]] ''*bel-'', 'strong', or PIE ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the [[Romanian substratum words|Romanian substratum]] (''see also [[List of Romanian words of possible Dacian origin]]''). |
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A picture of a Many Headed Balaur Eating: |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Triple deities|Tripartite legendary creatures]] |
*[[Triple deities|Tripartite legendary creatures]] |
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*[[Polycephaly]] |
*[[Polycephaly]] |
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[[Category:Romanian mythology]] |
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Revision as of 06:59, 13 April 2007
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 (see also List of Romanian words of possible Dacian origin).
The Dungeons and Dragons version of the Hydra bears similarity to the balaur.
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