iele
nature_spirit earth Romanian single tradition · 1
The iele are feminine mythical creatures in Romanian mythology. They are often described as faeries (zâne in Romanian), with great seductive power over men. They possess magic skills and attributes similar to nymphs, naiads and dryads found in Greek mythology.
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- syncretized with
- Hecate
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wikipedia (1)
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“The iele are also believed to be agents of revenge for God or of the Devil, having the right to avenge in the name of their employers. When they are called upon to act, they hound their victims into the center of their dance, until they die in a furor of madness or torment.”
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