Doamna Zînelor
deity intermediate Romanian single tradition · 1
A Romanian nocturnal, female spirit leader whose name translates as "Queen of the Fairies" according to Mircea Eliade. She is identified as one of the names used for a figure similar to Diana, associated with cult beliefs condemned by medieval Christian authorities.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Romanian spirit figure translated by Mircea Eliade as Queen of the Fairies.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Wanne Thekla, Aradia, seely wights, Doñas de fuera, Quene of Elfame, Herodias, Abundia, Bensozia, Richella, Satia
- syncretized with
- Diana
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Names used for this figure included Herodias, Abundia, Bensozia, Richella, Satia, and numerous others like Doamna Zînelor in Romania (translated by Mircea Eliade as "Queen of the Fairies")”
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