Făt-Frumos
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Făt-Frumos is a knight hero in Romanian folklore, as exemplified in the fairy tale Făt-Frumos with the Golden Hair.
Romanian stamp depicting Făt-Frumos slaying zmeu
Balaur
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A balaur in Romanian folklore is a type of many-headed dragon or monstrous serpent, sometimes said to be equipped with wings. The number of heads is usually around three, but they can also have seven
Făt-Frumos
…surpass ordinary men's power. With dignity, he always brings these to a positive resolution. He fights demonic monsters and malevolent characters (zmeu, balaur, Muma Pădurii, etc.). He travels in both "this land" and "the other land" (tarâmul celălalt) on the calul năzdrăvan ("magical horse"), who also serves…
A dragon sculpture in Romania.