Pilgrimage to Fallen Gods from Olympia: the Cult of Sport Celebrities
Contemporary Western society has an abundant variety of role models, with celebrities from all walks of life replacing yesteryear's role models of military heroes and political leaders. However, sport has long provided religious and secular role models dating back to the ancient Olympic Games,...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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AASR
[2011]
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Australian religion studies review
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 342-360 |
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Secular Pilgrimage
B sport celebrities B Olympic Games |
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