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''Balaur'' seems to derive from Proto-Indo-European language ''*bel-'', 'strong', or ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the Romanian substratum words. | ''Balaur'' seems to derive from Proto-Indo-European language ''*bel-'', 'strong', or ''*bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the Romanian substratum words. | ||
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Revision as of 16:32, 5 July 2007
In Romanian mythology a balaur is a creature similar to a dragon.
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.
Balaur seems to derive from Proto-Indo-European language *bel-, 'strong', or *bhel-, 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the Romanian substratum words.