Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: Uriaș (plural Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: uriași) is the common Romanian-language designation of giants, who are prominent figures in Romanian folklore. There are several varieties of Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: uriași, who share most of their traits but have different names from one historical region of Romania to another. Thus, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: 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. Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: Novaci is used mainly in Muntenia, for creatures who are mainly associated with the Southern Carpathians.