Bauk (mythology)
Bauk (
Interpretation of the bauk's attributes leads to the conclusion that the bauk is actually a description of real bears,[1] which were already regionally extinct in some parts of Serbia and known only as legend.[1] The word "bauk" was initially used as a hypocorism.[1]
In popular culture
Bauk is used as the translation for
Harry Potter
book series.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Kulišić, Špiro (1970). "Баук". In Kulišić, Špiro; Petrović, Petar Ž.; Pantelić, Nikola (eds.). Српски митолошки речник (in Serbian). Belgrade: Nolit. p. 20.
- ISBN 86-19-00897-8. COBISS.SR 31269383.
- ISBN 86-7436-099-8. COBISS.SR 107207180.
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