Talk:National symbols of Romania

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Consider removing symbols not supported by any evidence

I suggest that some of the symbols such as the lynx, the oak or the Moldoveanu Peak should be removed. They get quoted all the time in other media which is particularly harmful as Romania doesn't actually have a national animal, tree or mountain. I understand the relevance of some of the unofficial symbols but I submit there's a difference between a symbol like the national epic "Miorița", where there is a body of work acknowledging it as such, or the Căluș dance, which is part of UNESCO heritage, or things like foods and beverages, which are actually popular – and completely unsubstantiated, obscure nominations. There's nothing special about the lynx, or Moldoveanu (aside from being the tallest peak). There are no instances of the lynx being used on princely symbols, unlike the golden eagle or auroch, which features prominently throughout history. The only "references" that support the lynx/oak/Moldoveanu are random internet pages that don't offer any evidence. Wirespot (talk) 07:59, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The lynx is referred to as the symbol of the Carpathians (just as the Pelican is a symbol of the Danube Delta) - see [1], [2] (this could be mentioned as in the case of the Pelican). The oak also often appears in folk tradition. The Moldoveanu peak I guess could be removed as there is nothing special about it, aside from being the tallest as you said. Alin2808 (talk) 18:04, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]