Table 4 Characteristics of knowledge sources among Bukovinian Hutsuls
Characteristics | Knowledge mainly orally transmitted | Knowledge in which borders between written and oral forms of knowing nature and practicing this knowledge are more blurred |
|---|---|---|
Language | Mainly local language (Hutsul) but also official languages (Romanian and Ukrainian) | Mainly official languages (Romanian and Ukrainian) but also foreign languages (Russian) |
Accessibility | Widely accessible within the village | Not necessarily available within the village. |
Geographical range | Strictly situational and local, sometimes varies from village to village | Large geographical ranges (often defined by official language expansion) |
Ingredients used | Always local or easily attainable | Not necessarily local |