The Spirit of the Mountains: A Geomythological Perspective on the Cultural Evolution of Krakonoš (Rübezahl)

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12371-025-01110-8" target="_blank" >https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12371-025-01110-8</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12371-025-01110-8" target="_blank" >10.1007/s12371-025-01110-8</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

The Spirit of the Mountains: A Geomythological Perspective on the Cultural Evolution of Krakonoš (Rübezahl)

Original language description

This article explores the evolving legend of Krakonoš (Rübezahl), the mountain spirit of the Krkonoše Mountains in Central Europe, through a geomythological lens. By examining the historical transformations of Krakonoš across centuries, from a demonic guardian of treasures to a benevolent protector of nature, the study reveals how myths reflect and shape the dynamic relationship between humans and the environment. The analysis considers early prospecting fears, climatic anxieties, societal values, political ideologies, and modern commercialisation, demonstrating how these forces have influenced the characterisation of Krakonoš. The article argues that understanding the cultural evolution of this mountain spirit provides valuable insights for promoting sustainable tourism, fostering environmental stewardship, and deepening visitors‘ sense of place within the Krkonoše landscape. It advocates for harnessing the power of geomythology to connect cultural heritage with environmental responsibility, ensuring the preservation of this unique mountain region for future generations.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10500 - Earth and related environmental sciences

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Geoheritage>

ISSN

18672477

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

17

Issue of the periodical within the volume

2

Country of publishing house

DE - GERMANY

Number of pages

1

Pages from-to

61

UT code for WoS article

001473015100001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105003397810