Zlatorog
The Zlatorog is a mythical white chamois with golden horns, found in Slovenian folklore. Revered and sought after for its golden horns believed to have healing properties, it epitomizes the allure of nature's treasures and the consequences of greed and pursuit.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Slavic folklore
- Region
- Julian Alps (habitat)
- Trait family
- The Horn-Blessed
Near this figure
and 4 more
Traits
Read from the figure's description, which a model wrote. Open "why" for the sentence a trait came from.
Behaviour
- Shy elusive avoids humans
why
It is said to be incredibly elusive, possessing supernatural agility that allows it to traverse even the most treacherous mountain terrain with ease.
Defensive powers
- Regeneration
why
The Zlatorog, though wounded, is said to eat a magical healing flower that grows wherever its blood falls, restoring it to full health.
Utility powers
- Healing
why
which are believed to possess extraordinary healing powers and the ability to unlock hidden treasures within the mountains.
- Treasure detection
why
which are believed to possess extraordinary healing powers and the ability to unlock hidden treasures within the mountains.
- Superhuman speed
why
It is said to be incredibly elusive, possessing supernatural agility that allows it to traverse even the most treacherous mountain terrain with ease.
Roles
Judged from the works' own entries, not from the description. Carries: the figure holds the role. Meets: the role is in its stories, held by something it meets.
- Trickster carries
2 citations
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Zlatorog."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Zlatorog."
- Hero meets
2 citations
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Zlatorog."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Zlatorog."