ritual

  • The anthropology of religion has interested me since I was introduced to the subject at San Jose State University in 2011. I have put together a free recommended reading list featuring some of my favorite books on religion, ritual, myth, symbolism, and culture. I hope it provides a useful starting point for anyone interested in…

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  • I recall many years ago my aunt told me, “Football in Texas is like religion.” Could football or fans’ devotion to football be considered like a religion in some ways? Could this be seen as cultic devotion similar to cults or other forms of organized religion in the world? It is possible that devotion to…

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