Uriaș

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{{Short description|Romanian-language designation of giants}}

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{{lang|ro|Uriaș}} (plural {{lang|ro|uriași}}) is the common Romanian-language designation of giants, who are prominent figures in Romanian folklore. There are several varieties of {{lang|ro|uriași}}, who share most of their traits but have different names from one historical region of Romania to another.

{{lang|ro|Jidovi}} is the term used mainly in Oltenia, and its bearers are supposed to be creators of large mounds, and, in some legends, they play an evil role.

{{lang|ro|Novaci}} is used mainly in Muntenia, for creatures who are mainly associated with the Southern Carpathians.