Naslov
The Supernatural Beings of Belief Legends – Old Fears in a New Context

Autori
Šešo, Luka

Izvornik
Studia mythologica Slavica (1408-6271) 23 (2020); 183-202

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
legends, witches, fairies, festivals, invention of tradition, identity
(predaje, vještice, vile, festivali, izmišljanje tradicije, identitet)

Sažetak
This paper examines the use of belief legends about witches, werewolves, and fairies at open-air festivals in Croatia today. At such events, traditions based on belief legends are invented with the idea of enriching local tourism not only as a source of income but also as a medium through which they portray their local identity. Additionally, the author argues that the concept of fear plays a significant role in the entire process. Visitors face the fear invoked by supernatural concepts, but within the monitored and controlled festival environment, which this helps them overcome their fears and learn how to control them. Furthermore, the author argues that people are increasingly turning toward learning and knowing about supernatural beings of belief legends because they offer an attractive explanation for the functioning of the current world and afterlife.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Etnologija i antropologija

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