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Burning Saints

Paperback • Norwegian Bokmål

Burning Saints

By Dimitris Xygalatas

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About the book

The Anastenaria are Orthodox Christians in Northern Greece who observe a unique annual ritual cycle focused on two festivals, dedicated to Saint Constantine and Saint Helen. The festivals involve processions, music, dancing, animal sacrifices, and culminate in an electrifying fire-walking ritual. Carrying the sacred icons of the saints, participants dance over hot coals as the saint moves them. 'The Burning Saints' presents an analysis of these rituals and the psychology behind them. Based on lo...Show more

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9781845539764

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uuu : Acumen

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Norwegian Bokmål

Original title

Burning Saints

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Paperback

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