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The Sacred in Fantastic Fandom : Essays on the Intersection of Religion and Pop Culture, Paperback / softback Book

The Sacred in Fantastic Fandom : Essays on the Intersection of Religion and Pop Culture Paperback / softback

Edited by Carole M. Cusack, John W. Morehead, Venetia Laura Delano Robertson

Paperback / softback

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To the casual observer, similarities between fan communities and religious believers are difficult to find.

Religion is traditional, institutional, and serious; whereas fandom is contemporary, individualistic, and fun.

Can the robes of nuns and priests be compared to cosplay outfits of Jedi Knights and anime characters?

Can travelling to fan conventions be understood as pilgrimages to the shrines of saints? These new essays investigate fan activities connected to books, film, and online games, such as Harry Potter-themed weddings, using The Hobbit as a sacred text, and taking on heroic roles in World of Warcraft.

Young Muslim women cosplayers are brought into conversation with Chaos magicians who use pop culture tropes and characters.

A range of canonical texts, such as Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Sherlock--are examined in terms of the pleasure and enchantment of repeated viewing.

Popular culture is revealed to be a fertile source of religious and spiritual creativity in the contemporary world.

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