“Shouts of Excitement and Applauses”

One of the differences between Active Participation and Passive Participation is based on the concept of testimonies. As Contessa (1980: 89) suggests, almost every ritual holiday requires the presence of a mediator, such as a priest, who bears witness to the truth of the event and of the myth that i...

The International Journal of the Arts in Society: Annual Review

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