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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 ]. | ||
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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.
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