Lithuanian and Romanian Ghosts Similarities and Differencies

Romania:The Solomonar or Șolomonar (Germen)phonetization: Scholomonar) is a wizard believed, in Romanian folklore to ride a dragon (zmeu or a balaur) and control the weather, causing rain, thunder, or hailstorm.

Lithuanian:Perkūnas (lithuania: Perkūnas, Latvian: Pērkons, Old Prusian: Perkūns, Perkunos, yotvingian: Parkuns) was the common Batik baltic god of thunder, second most important deity in the Baltic phantheom after Dievas. In both lithuania and latvian mythology, he is documented as the god of sky, thunder, lightning, storms, rain, fire, war, law, order, fertility, mountains, and oak trees.

Romania:Vântoase are creatures present in Romanian folklore, as a sort of female spirits (Iele). Popular beliefs describe them as capable of causing dust storms and powerful winds. 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”. In other legends, they are believed to be servants of God

Lithuania: god of the wind and master of Dausos (paradise)

Romania:  devil is the personification of evil as it is conceived in many and various cultures and religious traditions. It is seen as the objectification of a hostile and destructive force..

Lithuania: Ezagulis – god of death

Romania: Vântoase are creatures present in Romanian folklore, as a sort of female spirits (Iele). Popular beliefs describe them as capable of causing dust storms and powerful winds. 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”. In other legends, they are believed to be servants of God.

Lithuania: Vėjopatis, god of the wind and master of Dausos

Romania:Zână (plural zâne; zînă and zîne, d̦ână and d̦âne in old spellings) is the Romania equivalent of the Greek Charites or fairy Godmother. They are the opposite of monsters like Muma Pădurii. These characters make positive appearances in fairy tales  and reside mostly in the woods. They can also be considered the Romanian equivalent of fairies and of the Germanic Elf. They vary in size and appearance, though they can polymorph to the extent of blending into their surroundings for protection and cover. They can appear openly in the woods and coax travelers to follow them in order to help them find their way. They can also hide in the woods and quietly guide those who need help through signs and “breadcrumbs” through the forest.

Lithuania: Laumė a fairy-like female creature (pixies). Described as white and blue as the sky itself. Good spirit, very friendly with the Earth and Nature gods. However, if anyone tried to use them, the punishment was severe.