Inside the ancient Indian ritual where humans become gods
For nearly 300 years, a family’s ancestral house in India's southern state of Kerala has been the stage for theyyam, an ...
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A New Show Traces the Hidden History of L.A.’s Occult, Sci-Fi, and Queer Art Scenes
"Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A." at the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries unpacks the unsung history of the city's sci-fi and ...
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The Ritual Dramatic Art of Taazyeh
While Taazyeh has a prominent role in Iranian culture, literature and art, everyday proverbs are also drawn from its ritual plays. Its performances help promote and reinforce religious and spiritual ...