Vântoase are creatures present in
Romanian folklore
The folklore of Romania is the collection of traditions of the Romanians. A feature of Romanian culture is the special relationship between folklore and the learned culture, determined by two factors. First, the rural character of the Romanian ...
, as a sort of female spirits (''
iele
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The iele are feminine mythical creatures in Romanian mythology. There are several differing descriptions of their characteristics. Often they are described as faeries (''zâne'' in Romanian), with great seductive ...
''). Popular beliefs describe them as capable of causing dust storms and powerful winds, similar to
harpies.
They live in forests, in the air, in deep lakes, and use a special wagon for traveling. The ''Vântoase'' are also believed to be capable of attacking children, and the only protection against them is the mysterious "grass of the winds".
References
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Romanian legendary creatures
Female legendary creatures
Deities and spirits
Harpies