Naslov
Old beliefs vs. new identities. The case of contemporary Christianization

Autori
Šešo, Luka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
Interim Conference of the International Society for Folk Narrative Research (ISFNR), Folk narrative in regions of intensive cultural exchange

Mjesto i datum
Ragusa, Italija, 12.06.2018. - 15.06.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
vještice, identitet, religija, kolektivno sjećanje
(Witches, Identity, Religion, Colective Memory)

Sažetak
In this paper I would like to point towards mechanisms that form identity and are based on the implementation of national, patriotic, religious, and traditions values while at the same time those same actions disintegrate today undesirable “pagan” belief in witches. As an example, I want to mention hill Vrčevo in the district of Ravni kotari which has been a fabulous space and meeting place for witches for centuries. Dissatisfied with such “pagan” tradition (for which the “Witches’ Hill Vrčevo” has repeatedly been shown on national television) locals decided to raise the chapel on the top of the hill and to dedicate it to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary. In this way they wanted to show the public that their identity and tradition is not tied with “pagan superstition” and witches, but with Catholicism and others associated values and traditions. Therefore, this case can serve as an example of similar processes that have been occurring throughout history and it helps us explain complex web of collective memories and formations of identities.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Etnologija i antropologija

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