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

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F46747885%3A24510%2F25%3A00013975" target="_blank" >RIV/46747885:24510/25:00013975 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<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>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

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

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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.

Název v anglickém jazyce

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

Popis výsledku anglicky

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.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10500 - Earth and related environmental sciences

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

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

Název periodika

Geoheritage>

ISSN

18672477

e-ISSN

—

Svazek periodika

17

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

2

Stát vydavatele periodika

DE - Spolková republika Německo

Počet stran výsledku

1

Strana od-do

61

Kód UT WoS článku

001473015100001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-105003397810