Zmeu is a vampire-like creature found in different legends across the
globe. One, in particular, was through the myths of Moldavia. They believe that
his creature can assume the appearance of a flame and enter young girls' rooms
every night. The Zmeu would then take the form of a young man and seduce the
victim.
The Legend of Zmeu
In
Transylvania, the Zmeu takes the identity of a young girl. She was said
to live in the deep forest. She would seduce mostly the shepherds, promising
them to take their cattle into a greener land if the shepherd made love with
her. In
Romanian Myths, the Zmeu has human traits and has a specific desire to marry
young girls. They believe that this creature is a manifestation of selfishness
and greed. Based on the legends of Romania, this creature has an uncanny habit of
stealing valuable things that only a young handsome man can retrieve.
Zmeu on The Tale of
Jack and the Beanstalk?
There is
a legend of the Zmeu that is similar to the famous tale of Jack and the
Beanstalk. Some of the English translations depicted this creature as a giant
or an ogre. The story relayed a zmeu who kidnapped a beautiful maiden and took
it to his realm to be his wife. A Fat-Frumos (the term for a Prince Charming)
slew the zmeu and took the young girl to be his wife. In other stories, the Zmeu
has a magical stone in its head that is as bright as the sun. His original form
was said to be that of a dragon.
Some
parables describe zmeu as a dragon. The dragon will transform into a lover or a
hero to easily seduce the woman. However, there are instances when it is
depicted as something diabolical. When a zmeu would approach and seduce you,
one should carry garlic, candle wax, and a celandine to protect yourself from
its power.
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