Legends Of Ilele

Alexander Macedon/the Great arrived at the fabled Island of the Blessed, Makaron Island, where he was received by Evant, the emperor of its people. Evant sat upon a golden throne beneath which flowed a miraculous fountain said to hold the waters of eternal youth. Legend has it that anyone who drinks from this fountain never ages beyond thirty.

Evant offered Alexander a vial of this enchanted water. But before he could accept it, his maidens stole the vial, drank from it, and, without wings, soared into the sky, transformed by the water’s power. Thus, the Lele were born: magical, untethered, and eternally youthful.

Beliefs about Ilele

(Name possibly derived from Turkish origins, meaning “wind” or “movement of air”)

The Iele are mysterious feminine spirits from Romanian folklore, known for their supernatural beauty, enchanting music, and fearsome power. Their presence is both alluring and dangerous, deeply embedded in rural traditions and landscape lore.

General Characteristics

Title

Legends Of Ilele

Themes

love | healing | interdiction

Emotions

fear | respect

Lesson

Respect for unseen forces can bring benefits and protection.

Characters

Alexander Macedon: Visits Makaron Island, interacts with Evant and indirectly causes the creation of the Iele; Evant: The emperor of Makaron Island, offers Alexander the fountain of youth water; The Iele: Former maids of Alexander, transformed into magical beings after drinking the water of youth.

Special Objects

Fountain of Youth, Bottle of Youthful Water, Enchanted musical instruments

Back-grounds

Makaron Island, Forests, Crossroads, Under beech trees, Wells