Essays about: "Cults."

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1. 1. Ritual Incubation in Graeco-Roman Egypt

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Christie Gutierrez Haddad; [2023]
   Keywords : Incubation; Graeco-Roman Egypt; Divination; cults; oracles; sanctuaries; Inkubation; Grekisk-romerska Egypten; spådom; kulter; orakel; helgedomar;

   Abstract : This essay explores the divinatory practice of incubation in ancient Egypt during the Graeco-Roman period with a particular focus on the magical and religious significance of the practice. Two main sanctuaries, Abydos and Deir el-Bahari have been investigated with a focus on the gods Bes and Osiris in the former and Amenhotep and Imhotep in the latter. READ MORE

3. 2. The Satanic Panic of the Warrens – ”The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” and the Satanic Cult Horror Film

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Filmvetenskap

   Author : Robert Wettersten; [2022]
   Keywords : Horror film; Satanism; Satanic Panic; The Conjuring; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the Satanic cult in horror film – historically and in contemporary horror films. A quantitative analysis of horror films with themes of Satanism and Satanic cults is presented, in which three particular upswings in the themes are seen – one in the 1970s, one in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as one from the mid 2010s and onwards. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Cults of Martyrdom : Exploring Rebel Cohesion Using Identity Fusion Theory

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Ariz Kader; [2021]
   Keywords : Identity Fusion; Rebel Group Fragmentation; Syria; Social Identity Theory;

   Abstract : The literature on rebel cohesion/fragmentation currently presents valid macro-level explanations for rebel group cohesion/fragmentation, yet no model currently exists exploring non-utility-based motivations regulating pro-group behaviour. This thesis tests the assumptions of a novel social psychological framework – Identity Fusion Theory – on rebel cohesion. READ MORE

6. 5. 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