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In Romanian folkore a '''balaur''' is a creature similar to a dragon, although distinct: dragons as such also exist in Romanian folklore. A ''balaur'' is quite large, has fins, feet, and multiple serpent heads (usually three, sometimes seven, or even twelve).
As a traditional character which is found in most Romanian fairy tales, it represents Evil and must be defeated by Făt-Frumos in order to release the Princess (see also ''Zmeu'').
''Balaur'' seems to derive from PIE ''
★ bel-'', 'strong', or PIE ''
★ bhel-'', 'to swell'. It is considered to be a pre-Roman word from the Romanian substratum (''see also List of Romanian words of possible Dacian origin'').
The Dungeons and Dragons version of the Hydra bears similarity to the ''balaur''.

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★ Tripartite legendary creatures

★ Polycephaly

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★ A picture of a multiple headed ''balaur''