Essays about: "new cults"

Found 5 essays containing the words new cults.

  1. 1. Vestiges of Roman Cult Religion and Household Deities in the Northern Barbaricum: A study of statuettes and other anthropomorphic figures from Barbaricum, Britannia Superior and the Roman heartlands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : David Stuart Parker; [2021]
    Keywords : Lares; penates; genius; anthropomorphic figures; household deities; domestic religion; cult worship; lararium; romanisation; hybridisation; animism; Romans; Roman cults; Roman Britain; Roman Iron Age; tribal societies; classical art.; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : This text serves as a fresh approach to the study of Roman influence on the Scandinavian region. This is achieved through the medium of various bronze statuettes, both from the Roman Empire itself as well as in the form of locally-produced anthropomorphic figures. READ MORE

  3. 2. Follow, Like and Share the Leader: Examining SMI Marketing through the Lense of Personality Cults

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Liam Silva Vail; [2020-06-23]
    Keywords : Social Media Influencer; Cult of Personality; SMI marketing; Digital Cults of Personality;

    Abstract : Purpose: As marketing campaigns are using social media influencers (SMI) more and more, this thesis examines if the psychological underpinnings in the follower-leader dynamic in cults of personality (CoP) can help explain the behaviour of those who follow SMIs and if this leads to better marketing performance. Method: This report utilizes a quantitative, survey-based approach to test a wide spectrum of social media users. READ MORE

  4. 3. Follow, Like and Share the Leader: Examining SMI Marketing through the Lense of Personality Cults

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Liam Silva Vail; [2020-06-16]
    Keywords : Social Media Influencer; Cult of Personality; SMI marketing; Digital Cults of Personality 1;

    Abstract : Purpose: As marketing campaigns are using social media influencers (SMI) more and more, this thesis examines if the psychological underpinnings in the follower-leader dynamic in cults of personality (CoP) can help explain the behaviour of those who follow SMIs and if this leads to better marketing performance. Method: This report utilizes a quantitative, survey-based approach to test a wide spectrum of social media users. READ MORE

  5. 4. Holy Warriors of the Caliphate : Stroke of illogical fanatism or religious nationalism?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Andreas Delphin; [2016]
    Keywords : Islamic State; Religious Nationalism; Sects; Cults; Rogers Brubaker; Church Sect Theory;

    Abstract : The Islamic State continuously, and successfully, recruits new members from all over the world. Although portrayed by the media as poverty-stricken, ranging in lonely individuals lacking education, these members are individuals who often lead normal lives with good economic and social standing as well as a high level of education. READ MORE

  6. 5. ART/CONSCIOUSNESS SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION AND ITS CORRELATION

    University essay from Kungl. Konsthögskolan

    Author : Naun Rodrigo Juarez Gonzalez; [2013]
    Keywords : Altermodern; multicultural; appropriation; ready-made; spirituality; consciousness; shamanism; pseudoartist; relational art; thief; charlatan; new cults; words; adaptation; control; internet; smartphone; interactive games; copy rights; pseudoscience; Altermodern; mångkulturellt; appropriation; ready-made; andlighet; medvetenhet; Shamanism; Pseudoartist; relationell konst; tjuv; charlatan; nya kulter; ord; anpassning; kontroll; internet; Smartphone; interaktiva spel; kopieringsrättigheter; pseudovetenskap;

    Abstract : This essay is more or less a very boring analog game in paper, which is trying to find the similitude between ART and CONSCIOUSNESS, as well as the boundaries of legality of taking over or stealing someone else's work. The dynamic of this game of mine starts by choosing a lecture of any research and change some keywords to create a new research. READ MORE