History
This historically Hungarian region is usually associated with Vampires.
What is Transylvania?
For this tradition, little boys dress up as the Three Wise Men around Christmas time and go caroling door to door.
What is Star Boys Singing?
These troubled spirits were believed to be able to shapeshift, become invisible, and drink blood from their victims.
What are the Strigoi/Vampires?
Also called Apa Vie, these waters were said to heal the wounds of the dead.
What is the Waters of Life?
This young hag is known for "yassifying" the slides by using premade templates she finds online.
Who is Alexis Nagler?
This historically Romanian region is now its own nation.
What is Moldova?
This springtime holiday marks the day that the birds start making their nests and kids collect flowers.
What is Dragobete/Romanian Valentine's Day?
These hairy undead were said to eat livers.
Who are the Varcolac/Werewolves?
Also called Apa Moarta, these waters were said to resurrect the dead.
What is Waters of Death?
This Romanian Voivode/King was known for killing his opponents in ruthless ways.
Who is Vlad the Impaler?
This Far-Right political group orchestrated the Holocaust in Romania.
Who are the Iron Guard?
This effigy is erected following Easter or a drought to call rain.
What is Caloian/Clay Man?
These evil wizards were believed to ride dragons and control the weather.
Who are the Solomonari?
This school of dark magic was said to be run by the Devil and only admit ten students.
What is Scholomance?
This Communist politician was known for destroying the country's economy, engaging in the cult of personality, and arresting his critics.
Who is Nicolae Ceausescu?
This legendary king unified the tribes of Dacians against the invading Roman Empire.
Who is Burebista?
In older eras, kids would be dressed in flora, dance in a line, and then be doused with water to call the rain.
What is Dodola and Perperuna?
These fire-breathing giants were believed to be able to fly, shapeshift, and aid evil wizards.
Who are the Zmeu/Dragons?
Souls of the dead travel these currents to go to hell to await judgment.
What is Apa Sâmbetei/Waters of Sabbath/World Ocean?
This military officer was known for leading the Far-Right in Romania and allying with the Nazis during WW2.
Who is Ion Antonescu?
The Ottoman Empire appointed this class of wealthy Greek merchants to appease the Christian populace of Romania.
Who are the Phanariots?
This midsummer holiday with links to Roman paganism and Christianity celebrates the fairies.
What is Sanziene?
This demon incarnate can take the form of a bird.
Who are the Spiridus/Fairies?
This hell-like place is believed to be entirely underground.
What is Taramul Celalt/the Other Realm?
This noblewoman was known for killing hundreds of people and bathing in their blood.
Who is Countess Elizabeth Bathory?