Doanagsindl und Woidhausmich: Bairische Namen von Sagengestalten

Abstract

The article focusses on names used for the denomination of legendary figures in Bavaria (especially in the Eastern Part of Bavaria and in the Bavarian Forest). In the beginning, short information on the cultural sciences of the issue will be presented, followed by terminological classification. The main part illustrates patterns of denomination concerning the selected legendary figures.