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October 21, 2025International Journal for the Study of New Religions

Spring Man: A Belief Legend between Folklore and Popular Culture, by Petr Janeček

Maurice Alasdair Quirk

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Links folklore to popular culture, emphasizing how myths shape modern narratives.
Key themes highlight the evolution of legends within societal contexts, particularly in media.
Analysis of various interpretations of Spring Man across cultural representations shows the narrative's adaptability.
Explores the impact of folklore on contemporary storytelling and community identity.

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Analysis reveals connections between Spring Man folklore and its role in popular culture, indicating the legend's broader significance.

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Spring Man: A Belief Legend between Folklore and Popular Culture, by Petr Janeček. Lexington Books, 2022. Ebook. 228 pp. £58.32. ISBN: 9781666913767

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Maurice Alasdair Quirk (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9d6583f378872224927aa https://doi.org/10.1558/ijsnr.34234

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