Legends and tradition about Alija Đerzelez with special attention to legends from Gradišće Cover Image

Legende i predanja o Aliji Đerzelezu sa posebnim osvrtom na legende iz Gradišća kod Zenice
Legends and tradition about Alija Đerzelez with special attention to legends from Gradišće

Author(s): Šećo Talić
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore
Published by: KPS Baton
Keywords: Alija Đerzelez; Gradišće; Voda Alije Đerzeleza; legende; turbe

Summary/Abstract: The personality of the great epic bosniak hero Đerzelez Alija is frequently a subject of papers and studies covering different aspect of his life and work. Numerous scientists have tried to solve many issues related to this hero and in their pursuit they have contributed a lot to the image of his personality whether from the viewpoint of epic creativity, historical information about his personality or combination of these viewpoints. This study is based on following this great epic hero while looking back on toponymy and legends from Gradišće, near Zenica, the place where historical Gerz Iljas is also mentioned.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 53-68
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Bosnian