: He journeyed to the end of the world to defeat the zmei (serpent-like dragons) and their wives, the zmeoaice , to return light to the people.

: Deals with the "myth of creation through sacrifice," suggesting that nothing great can be built without the ultimate personal price.

Romanian folklore is perhaps best known for its diverse and often terrifying creatures:

: The feminine ideal of beauty and wisdom, often possessing magical powers and guarded by monsters that the hero must overcome. Creatures and Spirits

: The restless spirits of the dead who rise from their graves. They are the mythological precursors to the modern vampire, believed to haunt their families and drain the life force of the living.

The central hero of Romanian folklore is often , a brave young man who famously fought to restore cosmic balance after the Sun and Moon were stolen.

: Explores the peaceful acceptance of death and the human connection to the cosmos.