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Illustration of a mythical dragon-like creature from Romanian folklore
Culture

The Zmeu: Romania's Dragon of Folk Tales

Meet the zmeu, the shape-shifting antagonist of Romanian fairy tales, and discover why this complex creature still captures the imagination.
Illustration of three mystical women with thread and spindle
Culture

Ursitoarele: Romania's Fate Fairies and the Stories They Shape

Discover the Romanian folk belief in ursitoare, the three fairy godmothers who visit newborns to bestow gifts and set the course of a life.