Zanna
Zanna | |
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Powers and Abilities | Invisibility, teleportation |
Vulnerabilities | Special knife etched in sigils |
Appearance | Varying |
Episode(s) | 11.08 Just My Imagination |
In Romanian lore zanna are creatures who guide and protect lost children. Zanna intentionally appear as figments of the child's imagination, allowing the child to move on with confidence once guidance is no longer necessary.
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History
Zannas are creatures in Romanian folklore, and appear to children as "imaginary friends." The purpose of the zannas is to protect children and give them guidance, once they feel the child is a good place and see their guidance is no longer needed they will move on to another child and begin the cycle again.
Characteristics
Zannas appear in many shapes, sizes and configurations. Some may appear simply human, others as mermaids and half-man, half-unicorn hybrids.
Powers and Abilities
- Invisibility
- Teleportation
- Telepathic link to other zanna.
- Give children confidence.
Weaknesses
- Spells - certain spells can allow a human to see zannas well into adulthood.
- Special knife - a special knife, etched in sigils has the ability to kill any zannas.
Episodes
11.08 Just My Imagination
Zână in Lore
In Romanian folklore, zânăs are seen as the polar opposite of monsters in fairy tales. Zânăs live in the woods, and will act as a guardian angel to any children who enter. They are believed to give life to fetuses in utero and give gifts such as luck and beauty to the child. While they are typically seen as benevolent creatures, if angered they have the ability to place a curse on the person that wronged them.