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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Authors: Digance, Justine (Author) ; Toohey, Kristine 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: AASR [2011]
In: Australian religion studies review
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 342-360
Further subjects:B Secular Pilgrimage
B sport celebrities
B Olympic Games
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