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“Prophets and artists tend to be liminal and marginal people, "edgemen," who strive with a passionate sincerity to rid themselves of the clichés associated with status incumbency and role-playing and to enter into vital relations with other men in fact or imagination. In their productions we may catch glimpses of that unused evolutionary potential in mankind which has not yet been externalized and fixed in structure.”

Quote by Victor Turner

Book:The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure

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The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure

This book delves into the intricate nature of rituals, analyzing how structure and anti-structure coexist and influence one another in the context of ritualistic activities. more

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Victor Turner was a prominent sociologist and anthropologist known for his influential work on rituals, symbols, and religious phenomena. His research focused on the role of rituals in individuals and societies, and he introduced significant concepts such as the 'ritual process' and 'symbolic anthropology'. more

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