Son of the mythological character "Baba Dokia", Dragobete, the Romanian patron of love, is celebrated on the 24th of February. This celebration is the Romanian equivalent of St. Valentine's. Magical entity similar to Eros or Cupid, Dragobete is different to his "cousins" - he is a handsome young man is the protector of animals and birds who start their mating rituals during this time of year. In time, he became the protector of love and life-lasting friendship.