![]() ![]() Like ogres, a zmeu kidnaps a maiden to be his wife in his otherworldly realm. Some English translations refer to a zmeu as a variation of an ogre or giant from western European mythologies. ![]() The plural form is zmei, and the feminine forms are zmeoaică and (fem. The name zmeu most likely comes from the Slavic word Zmey, which is a Slavic dragon with three heads.Once inside, he becomes a man and seduces her. In Moldavia, a zmeu is sometimes pictured as a vampire-like creature that takes the shape of a flame then goes in the room of a young girl or widow. ![]() Even though the zmeu has amazing abilities, it's no match for Făt-Frumos. ![]() He typically steals something that's very important, and Făt-Frumos, the Romanian version of "Prince Charming," has to gain it back through his selfless bravery. In Romanian mythology, the zmeu is seen as the embodiment of selfishness and greed. It's basically a slavic dragon with anthropomorphic features, namely its humanoid legs, arms, and ability to use and make possession such as weapons. His magical powers include the ability to shapeshift, fly, and spit fire. A Zmeu is of Romanian folklore and mythology. You guys and gals have blown my mind! It's been a phenomenal month getting to meet everyone.Īnd now onto today's topic. Woohoo! So, we've made it to the end of the A to Z Challenge. Who else is really excited about that? First of all, I'd like to say Thank You to everyone who has stopped by, commented, and followed my blog. ![]()
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