Sacred play: ritual levity and humor in South Asian religions
"Frivolity isn't always frivolous - sometimes it can be sacred. Sacred Play uncovers levity and playfulness in a variety of South Asian traditions where one might least expect to find it: in the heart of ritual. Case studies of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist rituals examine instanc...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Albany
State University of New York Press
c2010
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| In: | Year: 2010 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Asia
/ Religiosity
/ Negligence
/ Ritual
/ Convention
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| Further subjects: | B
Ritual
South Asia
B Collection of essays B Electronic books Humor B Religion Humor B Ritual B Religion B Humor B South Asia B Religion Humor B South Asia Religion B Electronic books B South Asia Religion South Asia B Ritual (South Asia) B RELIGION ; Reference |
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| Summary: | "Frivolity isn't always frivolous - sometimes it can be sacred. Sacred Play uncovers levity and playfulness in a variety of South Asian traditions where one might least expect to find it: in the heart of ritual. Case studies of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist rituals examine instances of levity that challenge social or religious norms, in which mischievous deities inspire similar behavior among their devotees, and where playful competition incites serious consequences. Sacred Play explores how piety and levity can complement and complicate one another, enriching our understanding of both."--BOOK JACKET |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 1441639799 |