Semel in anno licet insanire. Rituali e maschere nelle Alpi Occidentali e il convegno Masks and Metamorphosis (Helsinki, 3-4 ottobre 2014)
Among the alpine winter manifestations of the agrarian year, some ancient rituals are held to secure prosperity and good harvest. Masked parades are striking examples of these activities. Masks are an essential part of the carnival costume. They are used with the purpose of waking, activating, stimu...
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Language: | English |
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University of Bologna
2015-06-01
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Series: | Antropologia e Teatro |
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Online Access: | http://antropologiaeteatro.unibo.it/article/view/5298 |