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<p>The stories about the <italic>Vaser Valley</italic> in the northern Romanian Forest Carpathians have not only fascinated the population of the region, but also famous writers who have always tried to collect the stories and tales from the historical region of the <italic>Vaser Valley</italic>. The best-known author of this region, who turned his lifelong work into this spectacular project, is the German-speaking ethnologist and writer, of Romanian origin, Anton-Joseph Ilk. His book <italic>Die mythische Welt des Wassertales</italic> includes a remarkable collection of legends and tales from this region, presented in their orally transmitted stories. The main themes of the stories naturally include customs and traditions, whereby certain values and principles were passed on not only to the children and grandchildren, but also to all succeeding generations.</p>
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The stories about the Vaser Valley in the northern Romanian Forest Carpathians have not only fascinated the population of the region, but also famous writers who have always tried to collect the stories and tales from the historical region of the Vaser Valley. The best-known author of this region, who turned his lifelong work into this spectacular project, is the German-speaking ethnologist and writer, of Romanian origin, Anton-Joseph Ilk. His book Die mythische Welt des Wassertales includes a remarkable collection of legends and tales from this region, presented in their orally transmitted stories. The main themes of the stories naturally include customs and traditions, whereby certain values and principles were passed on not only to the children and grandchildren, but also to all succeeding generations.

Die mythische Erzählwelt des Wassertales nach Anton Joseph-Ilk: phantastische Gestalten und ihre Symbolik

Drd. Lucian-Blaga-Universität Hermannstadt

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The stories about the Vaser Valley in the northern Romanian Forest Carpathians have not only fascinated the population of the region, but also famous writers...

Die mythische Erzählwelt des Wassertales nach Anton Joseph-Ilk: phantastische Gestalten und ihre Symbolik

Publié en ligne: 22 avr. 2023

Pages: 208 - 222

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gb-2022-0012

Mots clés
Wassertal, narrative world, phantastic creatures, tales, storytelling

© 2023 Teodora Țugui-Caraba, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Die mythische Erzählwelt des Wassertales nach Anton Joseph-Ilk: phantastische Gestalten und ihre Symbolik

Publié en ligne: 22 avr. 2023

Pages: 208 - 222

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gb-2022-0012

Mots clésWassertal, narrative world, phantastic creatures, tales, storytelling

© 2023 Teodora Țugui-Caraba, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
Wassertal, narrative world, phantastic creatures, tales, storytelling