Vâlva
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[edit] Origin and types
The Vâlve are a sort of female spirits, which in romanian mythology are believed to walk in the night over the hilltops.They are subdivided in two categories:
- Vâlve Albe (white), which are considered beneficial.
- Vâlve Negre (dark), which are considered evil.
There are also other types, such as:
- Vâlva Apei , which is considered as a sort of guardian of the water sources, fountains.
- Vâlva Bucatelor , protector of the poor people, and of the crops.
- Vâlva Bǎilor, defender and protector of mines and tunnels.When the "Vâlva" leaves the mine, it is considered that the ore has finished.
- Vâlva Banilor , protector of the money.
- Vâlva Comorilor , protector of treasures, but she can also signal the place of the hidden treasure to the chosen ones.
- Vâlva Pǎdurii, similar to Muma Padurii.
- Vâlva Ciumei , controlling plague and other disease.
- Vâlva Zilelor , protector of the days,one for each day of the week.
- Vâlva Cetǎtilor , defender of ancient ruins.
[edit] Appearance
They are believed sometimes to look human-like , especially when they came to protect villages from a storm, or as simple shadows, or as a black cat, etc. They also have the ability to change their shape.
