Sânziene
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Sânziene are fairies in Romanian folk tradition who dance in the air during the night of Sânziene Eve. They bless the crops and bestow health on people during their nocturnal dances. They do not like to be seen by males, and will maim those who see them, take their hearing or speech, or drive them mad.
When
- Historical notes
- Living folk tradition documented in Romanian villages, particularly in the Carpathian region.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The fairy Sânziene, "the fairy of the summer solstice", is described in a colinda (Romanian folk song) as the "sister of the Sun".”
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