Romani folklore

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Romani folklore (paramichia) encompasses the folktales, myths, oral traditions, and legends. A popular legend among the Vlach Roma is of the hero Mundro Salamon, known by other Roma subgroups as Wise Solomon or O Godjiaver Yanko. Some Roma believe in the mulo or mullo, meaning "one who is dead"; the Romani version of the vampire. The Roma from Slavic countries believe in werewolves. Roma figure prominently in the 1941 film The Wolf Man and the 2010 remake. Other legends include the ability to levitate, travel through astral projection by way of meditation, invoke curses or blessings, conjure or channel spirits, and skill with illusion-casting. The Roma from Slavic countries believe in werewolves. Romani chovihanis often use a variety of herbs and amulets for protection. Garlic is a popular herb used by the Roma.

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