The symbolism of liminality
In this paper, the author discusses different understandings of the symbolism of liminality. According to Van Gennep’s definition, rites de passage are rites which accompany every change of place, state, social position and age. In primitive communities these changes are generally made public and th...
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| Language: | English |
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Donner Institute
1979-01-01
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| Series: | Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.fi/scripta/article/view/67126 |