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written by Adheesh Sathaye; in Crossing The Lines Of Caste: Visvamitra And The Construction Of Brahmin Power In Hindu Mythology (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2015, originally published 2015), 1-23
What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an ordinary individual to change caste...
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written by Adheesh Sathaye; in Crossing The Lines Of Caste: Visvamitra And The Construction Of Brahmin Power In Hindu Mythology (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2015, originally published 2015), 1-23
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What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an ordinary individual to change caste without first undergoing death and rebirth. There is, however, one notable figure in the Hindu mythological tradition who is said to ha...
What does it mean to be a Brahmin, and what could it mean to become one? Over the years, intellectuals and dogmatists have offered plenty of answers to the first question, but the latter presents a cultural puzzle, since normative Brahminical ideology deems it impossible for an ordinary individual to change caste without first undergoing death and rebirth. There is, however, one notable figure in the Hindu mythological tradition who is said to have transformed himself from a king into a Brahmin by amassing great ascetic power, ortapas: the ornery sage Visvamitra. Through texts composed in Sanskrit and vernacular languages, oral performances, and visual media, Crossing the Lines of Caste examines the rich mosaic of legends about Visvamitra found across the Hindu mythological tradition. It offers a comprehensive historical analysis of how the "storyworlds" conjured up through these various tellings have served to adapt, upgrade, and reinforce the social identity of real-world Brahmin communities, from the ancient Vedic past up to the hypermodern present. Using a performance-centered approach to situate the production of the Visvamitra legends within specific historical contexts, Crossing the Lines of Caste reveals how and why mythological culture has played an active, dialogical role in the construction of Brahmin social power over the last three thousand years.
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Religion & Thought
Content Type
Front/back matter
Author / Creator
Adheesh Sathaye
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Person Discussed
Vishvamitra, -180-
Topic / Theme
Hindu, Social Classes, Vedas, Brahmin, Hinduism, Indians (Asian)
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Copyright © 2015 Oxford University Press
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Sacred Wonders of Britain, Episode 1
directed by Martin Kemp, fl. 1986-2017; presented by Neil Oliver, 1967-; produced by Martin Kemp, fl. 1986-2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Sacred Wonders of Britain (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 51 mins
In the first of a three part series, Neil Oliver sets off on in search of the Sacred Wonders of Britain. What was it about Britain's rich and varied landscape that inspired our ancestors to express their beliefs by reshaping the world around them? What did they see in our countryside that led them to deem some pla...
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directed by Martin Kemp, fl. 1986-2017; presented by Neil Oliver, 1967-; produced by Martin Kemp, fl. 1986-2017, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Sacred Wonders of Britain (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 51 mins
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In the first of a three part series, Neil Oliver sets off on in search of the Sacred Wonders of Britain. What was it about Britain's rich and varied landscape that inspired our ancestors to express their beliefs by reshaping the world around them? What did they see in our countryside that led them to deem some places more sacred than others and why are we still drawn back to those places today?
From the heart of our cities to the furthest reache...
In the first of a three part series, Neil Oliver sets off on in search of the Sacred Wonders of Britain. What was it about Britain's rich and varied landscape that inspired our ancestors to express their beliefs by reshaping the world around them? What did they see in our countryside that led them to deem some places more sacred than others and why are we still drawn back to those places today?
From the heart of our cities to the furthest reaches of our islands, it's a journey to reveal the sacred face of Britain - an ancient landscape of belief and ritual that still lies hidden just below the surface of our modern world.
Neil goes in search of the very first stirrings of religion in Britain. In Nottinghamshire he discovers clues to a world of magic and ritual etched into the rock of Creswell Crags by Ice Age hunters. In the south of England and on the Scottish borders, great tombs are evidence of ancestor worship among the first farmers of the Neolithic era and an extraordinary discovery in Herefordshire reveals what really lies beneath their burial mounds.
In the flint mines of Grimes Graves in Norfolk, he discovers how stone age miners carried their religion deep underground. Finally, in the great stone circle and henge of Avebury and the extraordinary monuments of Orkney, he discovers how a new age of belief swept away the old religions and changed Britain for ever.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Martin Kemp, fl. 1986-2017, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Martin Kemp, fl. 1986-2017, Neil Oliver, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Sacred Wonders of Britain
Topic / Theme
Archaeological sites, Geophysical features, Religious beliefs, Ancient civilizations, Myths and legends
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 British Broadcasting Corporation
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Sacred Wonders of Britain, Episode 2
directed by Jonathan Barker, fl. 1985-2015; presented by Neil Oliver, 1967-; produced by Jonathan Barker, fl. 1985-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Sacred Wonders of Britain (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 50 mins
Neil is in search of Bronze and Iron Age sites that were sacred to ancient Britons, with water seen not just as a source of life, but also of reverence.
At Flag Fen near Peterborough he discovers a vast ancient causeway built across the fens, with sacred objects placed among its timbers. At Maiden Castle's hill f...
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directed by Jonathan Barker, fl. 1985-2015; presented by Neil Oliver, 1967-; produced by Jonathan Barker, fl. 1985-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Sacred Wonders of Britain (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 50 mins
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Neil is in search of Bronze and Iron Age sites that were sacred to ancient Britons, with water seen not just as a source of life, but also of reverence.
At Flag Fen near Peterborough he discovers a vast ancient causeway built across the fens, with sacred objects placed among its timbers. At Maiden Castle's hill fort in Dorset he unearths evidence of macabre human sacrifices to ward off evil spirits.
Neil travels to Anglesey, where swords, preci...
Neil is in search of Bronze and Iron Age sites that were sacred to ancient Britons, with water seen not just as a source of life, but also of reverence.
At Flag Fen near Peterborough he discovers a vast ancient causeway built across the fens, with sacred objects placed among its timbers. At Maiden Castle's hill fort in Dorset he unearths evidence of macabre human sacrifices to ward off evil spirits.
Neil travels to Anglesey, where swords, precious artefacts and even a slave chain were ritually deposited. It was home of the druids. Neil learns about their bizarre rituals and dark reputation and how the Romans viewed them as dangerous religious extremists.
Moving on to Bath and its sacred spring, Neil discovers an early version of the habit of throwing coins into water. Once here the Romans recognised the old gods but also brought their own too, making Bath one of the most sacred sites in Roman Britain.
Finally Neil goes to Lullingstone's Roman villa in Kent. Deep in the cellar he finds wall paintings of pagan water deities, while upstairs there are covert messages hidden in the mosaic floor, finally leading to the arrival of Christianity that swept away the old religions, changing Britain forever.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Barker, fl. 1985-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jonathan Barker, fl. 1985-2015, Neil Oliver, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Sacred Wonders of Britain
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Archaeological sites, Ancient civilizations, Water features, Monks, Religious beliefs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 British Broadcasting Corporation
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Sacred Wonders of Britain, Episode 3
directed by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014; presented by Neil Oliver, 1967-; produced by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Sacred Wonders of Britain (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 52 mins
Neil Oliver examines how the creation of saints by the early church led to a new generation of sacred wonders across Britain. On Iona, in the Inner Hebrides, Neil discovers the traditional resting place of Macbeth. He also delves back through time to discover how St Columba sanctified the island with a tough brand...
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directed by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014; presented by Neil Oliver, 1967-; produced by Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Sacred Wonders of Britain (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 52 mins
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Neil Oliver examines how the creation of saints by the early church led to a new generation of sacred wonders across Britain. On Iona, in the Inner Hebrides, Neil discovers the traditional resting place of Macbeth. He also delves back through time to discover how St Columba sanctified the island with a tough brand of monasticism all the way from the Egyptian desert. On Lindisfarne, Neil sees how the epic journey of St Cuthbert led to the writing...
Neil Oliver examines how the creation of saints by the early church led to a new generation of sacred wonders across Britain. On Iona, in the Inner Hebrides, Neil discovers the traditional resting place of Macbeth. He also delves back through time to discover how St Columba sanctified the island with a tough brand of monasticism all the way from the Egyptian desert. On Lindisfarne, Neil sees how the epic journey of St Cuthbert led to the writing of the extraordinary Lindisfarne Gospels and the building of Durham Cathedral.
At Canterbury Cathedral, Neil learns how St Thomas Becket's grisly murder was harnessed to build its nave, one of the great glories of medieval architecture, and on Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, he investigates layer after layer of powerful legend in the story of the Holy Grail, the sacred cup of everlasting life.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Graham Johnston, fl. 1980-2014, Neil Oliver, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Sacred Wonders of Britain
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Water features, Archaeological sites, Ancient civilizations, Saints
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 British Broadcasting Corporation
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Ancient Greece
produced by Daniel J. Helfer, fl. 2012 (Rockville, MD: Now You Know Media, 2012), 5 hours 10 mins
Embark on this gripping journey through thousands of years of Greek history. Ancient Greece is one of the most vital topics in history, and its influence is undeniable on Western philosophy, theology, and civilization. Now, you can discover the fascinating legacy of ancient Greece through entertaining and enlighte...
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produced by Daniel J. Helfer, fl. 2012 (Rockville, MD: Now You Know Media, 2012), 5 hours 10 mins
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Embark on this gripping journey through thousands of years of Greek history. Ancient Greece is one of the most vital topics in history, and its influence is undeniable on Western philosophy, theology, and civilization. Now, you can discover the fascinating legacy of ancient Greece through entertaining and enlightening lectures. You don' t want to miss this essential course.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Daniel J. Helfer, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Now You Know Media
Speaker / Narrator
Christopher M. Bellitto, fl. 2001
Person Discussed
Christopher M. Bellitto, fl. 2001
Topic / Theme
Ancient civilizations, Greeks
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Now You Know Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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The Week They Elected the Pope
directed by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005; produced by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 52 mins
Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter....
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directed by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005; produced by Michael Attwell, fl. 2005 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2012), 52 mins
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Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter. As an amazing piece of theatre unfolds before our eyes we bear witness to a dramatic display of pageantry, politics and overwhelming me...
Pope John-Paul II’s funeral was the largest public event in history. After the mourning was over there was to be a new beginning in the Roman Catholic world. This lively documentary reveals the details and events surrounding the election of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, the 264th Pontiff since St. Peter. As an amazing piece of theatre unfolds before our eyes we bear witness to a dramatic display of pageantry, politics and overwhelming media attention. Just after the Pope’s death 115 cardinals from around the world flocked to Rome and were faced with the burden of responsibility in choosing a suitable and worthy new Pope. Many of them had never met before and so they had to get acquainted. This enlightening film allows us to see inside and outside the Vatican where we listen to accounts from journalists, holy men and the waiting public. Reporters give their opinions of who they think might be Pope: in one man’s words it is a truly open horse race and anything can happen while another says the Holy Spirit has a hand in the decision. As the Catholic world prepares for a new spiritual leader spectators including nuns, priests and ordinary folk have their personal favourites and are quick to speculate about the heavyweights in the running. When the decision is made white smoke appears from the Vatican chimney. After some confusion as to whether it is white or grey, the crowd quietly waits for the answer. In the jubilation that follows it is easy to see how people are caught up in the spectacle of the event and many aren’t even Catholic. As a charming insight, this film will explore the events of a dramatic week and introduce the importance that this decision will make for the future of the Church in modern society.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Attwell, fl. 2005, Stephen Kemble, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Michael Attwell, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Electric Sky
Speaker / Narrator
Stephen Kemble, fl. 2005
Person Discussed
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Topic / Theme
Elections, Religious communities, Religious life, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
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Greek Myths: True Stories, Greek Myths: True Stories, Episode 1
written by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015, in Greek Myths: True Stories (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 50 mins
This documentary, directed by Arif Nurmohamed, features the true stories behind Greek myths.
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written by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015, in Greek Myths: True Stories (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 50 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Arif Nurmohamed, features the true stories behind Greek myths.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Greek Myths: True Stories
Topic / Theme
Classical Greek religion, Hellenist
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by the British Broadcasting Corporation
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Greek Myths: True Stories, Greek Myths: True Stories, Episode 2
written by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015, in Greek Myths: True Stories (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 49 mins
This documentary, directed by Arif Nurmohamed, features the true stories behind Greek myths.
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written by Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015, in Greek Myths: True Stories (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 49 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Arif Nurmohamed, features the true stories behind Greek myths.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Arif Nurmohamed, fl. 1994-2015
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Greek Myths: True Stories
Topic / Theme
Hellenist, Classical Greek religion
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by the British Broadcasting Corporation
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Mythic Journeys
directed by Whitney Boe and Steven Boe; produced by Whitney Boe and Steven Boe (New York, NY: Kino Lorber, 2009), 1 hour 37 mins
...and many othersWith gorgeous stop-motion animation and enlightening interviews. Mythic Journeys seeks to reclaim the power of myth, which is the reservoir of human wisdom. The filmmakers gained access to Deepak Chopra and other spiritual leaders for a rich and stimulating dialogue, which is woven in with the as...
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directed by Whitney Boe and Steven Boe; produced by Whitney Boe and Steven Boe (New York, NY: Kino Lorber, 2009), 1 hour 37 mins
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...and many othersWith gorgeous stop-motion animation and enlightening interviews. Mythic Journeys seeks to reclaim the power of myth, which is the reservoir of human wisdom. The filmmakers gained access to Deepak Chopra and other spiritual leaders for a rich and stimulating dialogue, which is woven in with the astonishing puppetry of Brian and Wendy Froud (The Dark Crystal Labyrinth). Using the voices of Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show). Ma...
...and many othersWith gorgeous stop-motion animation and enlightening interviews. Mythic Journeys seeks to reclaim the power of myth, which is the reservoir of human wisdom. The filmmakers gained access to Deepak Chopra and other spiritual leaders for a rich and stimulating dialogue, which is woven in with the astonishing puppetry of Brian and Wendy Froud (The Dark Crystal Labyrinth). Using the voices of Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show). Mark Hamill (Star Wars), and Lance Henriksen (Alien), this beautiful animated sequence tells the story of a sorcerer, a king, and a talkative corpse, creating a fascinating parable on morality and the limits of perception. Mythic Journeys is a thought-provoking and entertaining documentary that skeptics and believers alike will find refreshingly inspirational.IMAGINAL CELLS FILMWORKS presentsMYTHIC JOURNEYSwritten, directed and produced by STEVEN BOE & WHITNEY BOEstarring TIM CURRY, MARK HAMILL & LANCE HENRIKSENinterviews with DEEPAK CHOPRA, MICHAEL BERNARD BECHWITH & many others puppets created by BRIAN & WENDY FROUDdirector of photography ARMANDO SALASoriginal music by STUART BALCOMBlead stop-motion animator MICHAEL GRANBERRY
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Whitney Boe, Steven Boe
Author / Creator
Whitney Boe, Steven Boe
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Speaker / Narrator
Lance Henriksen, 1940-, Mark Hamill, 1951-, Tim Curry, 1946-
Person Discussed
Lance Henriksen, 1940-, Mark Hamill, 1951-, Tim Curry, 1946-, Deepak Chopra, 1946-
Topic / Theme
Philosophy, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Kino International Corp.
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Prehistory: Gods and Pilgrims, Episode 1, Priest of the Sun
directed by Atanas Dimitrov; produced by Proventus Film House and Bulgarian TV, in Prehistory: Gods and Pilgrims, Episode 1 (Paris, Ile-de-France: 10 Francs, 2009), 31 mins
The creators of the six-half hour docudrama series focus on the cult to the Sun and the secret knowledge in the Bulgarian lands existing more than 7 thousand years. They explore the chalcolithic graves near Varna, search for the roots of this cult in Egypt as well as its reflection in the ancient Thracian and Gree...
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directed by Atanas Dimitrov; produced by Proventus Film House and Bulgarian TV, in Prehistory: Gods and Pilgrims, Episode 1 (Paris, Ile-de-France: 10 Francs, 2009), 31 mins
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The creators of the six-half hour docudrama series focus on the cult to the Sun and the secret knowledge in the Bulgarian lands existing more than 7 thousand years. They explore the chalcolithic graves near Varna, search for the roots of this cult in Egypt as well as its reflection in the ancient Thracian and Greek beliefs. The series investigates the heresies and takes the viewers into a mysterious journey through the secret societies in Europe...
The creators of the six-half hour docudrama series focus on the cult to the Sun and the secret knowledge in the Bulgarian lands existing more than 7 thousand years. They explore the chalcolithic graves near Varna, search for the roots of this cult in Egypt as well as its reflection in the ancient Thracian and Greek beliefs. The series investigates the heresies and takes the viewers into a mysterious journey through the secret societies in Europe such as the fire-dancers.
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Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Proventus Film House, Bulgarian TV
Author / Creator
Atanas Dimitrov
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
10 Francs
Series
Prehistory: Gods and Pilgrims
Topic / Theme
Spiritual leaders, Burial customs, Religious rites and ceremonies, Religious cults, Prehistory, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by 10 Francs
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