Geomythology: a useful tool for geoconservation and geotourism purposes

0447748 - ÚGN 2016 RIV CZ eng C - Conference Paper (international conference)
Kirchner, Karel - Kubalíková, L.
Geomythology: a useful tool for geoconservation and geotourism purposes.
Public recreation and landscape protection – with man and hand in hand! Brno: MU Brno, 2015 - (Fialová, J.; Pernicová, D.), s. 68-74. ISBN 978-80-7509-251-9. ISSN 2336-6311.
[Public recreation and landscape protection – with man and hand in hand! Brno (CZ), 03.05.2015-05.05.2015]
Institutional support: RVO:68145535
Keywords : geosites * geomorphosites * Bohemian-Moravian Highland
Subject RIV: DE - Earth Magnetism, Geodesy, Geography

The relationship between the geosciences and myths is studied by geomythology which is understood as an explanation of the geological and geomorphological features using the supernatural forces and beings. The geomythological aspect can be regarded in relation to cultural, historical and spiritual meaning or value of geodiversity and it can be included into the holistic concept of geotourism. The article briefly discuss the reasons why geomythological aspect could be used for geoconservation and geotourism purposes and it presents several examples (especially geosites and geomorphosites) from the Czech Republic where the geomythological value is (or can be) used for these purposes.
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