Doina Ișfănoni

Doina Ișfănoni is an esteemed ethnologist known for her research on Romanian folklore, particularly in relation to traditional beliefs and customs surrounding the mythical beings known as iele and sânzienele. She provides insights into the complex interplay between these figures, illustrating how the overlapping calendars of Rusaliile and Sânzienele can lead to widespread confusion in the collective consciousness of Romanian culture.