Religious Studies 220 - Tricksters and Holy Fools: A Comparative Study of Laughter,Play,and Madness IM

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Hiram College

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Cross-cultural study of the religious phenomena of tricksters and holy fools, and the related phenomena of laughter, play, and madness, as manifested in both religious discourse (myth and philosophy) and practice. What is the significance of these phenomena? What roles do they play within religious traditions? How are tricksters and holy fools understood in their own contexts? What grounds do we have for decontextualization and comparison? Our texts will include both primary accounts of tricksters and holy fools, and interpretative models of these same phenomena.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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