VALEA BISTRICIOAREI-HISTORY AND SOCIETY
VALEA BISTRICIOAREI-HISTORY AND SOCIETY
Author(s): Carmen-Maria Citirigă (Țepeș)Subject(s): Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, History of ideas, Local History / Microhistory, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , History and theory of sociology, Applied Sociology, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Bistricioara valley; toponyms; toponymic structures; classification of toponyms;
Summary/Abstract: The proposed article provides a detailed analysis of the toponymy of a mountainous region, especially the Bistricioara valley area, highlighting aspects related to natural resources, history and ethnography. The study addresses the origin and significance of toponyms in this region, presenting various examples and providing information about the geographical and historical characteristics of each place name. The text also discusses various classifications of toponyms, highlighting how they reflect geological, hydrographic, and human aspects. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of toponym structures, including simple and compound, highlighting their importance in identifying and understanding local history and culture. Linguistic and etymological influences on toponym formation are also explored, with mentions of elements of Latin, Slavic, Hungarian and Germanic origin.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 35
- Page Range: 862-872
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Romanian