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| In ] a '''balaur''' is a creature similar to a ], 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 ] a '''''balaur''''' is a creature similar to a ], 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 ] in order to release the Princess (see also ]). | As a traditional character which is found in most Romanian fairy tales, it represents Evil and must be defeated by ] in order to release the Princess (see also '']''). | ||
| ''Balaur'' seems to derive from ] ''*bel-'', 'strong', or PIE ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the ] | ''Balaur'' seems to derive from ] ''*bel-'', 'strong', or PIE ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the ] (''see also ]''). | ||
| ⚫ | The ] version of the ] bears similarity to the ''balaur''. | ||
| A picture of a Many Headed Balaur Eating: | |||
| ⚫ | http://www.folkart.com/runa/202-e-3.jpg | ||
| ⚫ | The ] version of the ] bears similarity to the |
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| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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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 (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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