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whichbe commented on the word zmeu
From Romanian folklore and mythology. It likes beautiful young girls, whom it kidnaps, usually on the purpose of marrying them. It is almost always defeated by a daring prince or knight-errant. Its natural form is that of a dragon. The "zmeu" figures prominently in many Romanian folk tales as the manifestation of the destructive forces of greed and selfishness. (Wikipedia)
May 28, 2008
madmouth commented on the word zmeu
cf. zmay or zmaj
March 19, 2010