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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]]). |
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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''Balaur'' seems to derive from [[Proto-Indo-European|PIE]] ''* |
''Balaur'' seems to derive from [[Proto-Indo-European|PIE]] ''*bel-'', 'strong', or PIE ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the Romanian substratum. |
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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 Fat-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.