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Author Kirby, Danielle, 1980- author

Title Fantasy and belief : alternative religions, popular narratives and digital cultures / Danielle Kirby
Published Bristol, CT : Equinox, 2013
Sheffield Bristol, CT Equinox Publishing Ltd., 2013
©2013

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Description 194 pages ; 24 cm
Series Approaches to new religions
Approaches to new religions.
Contents Religion, occulture, and the modern world -- Otherkin -- Fantasy and reenchantment -- Internet and popular cultures -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1: glossary -- Appendix 2: otherkin survey results
Summary This book explores the context and implications of religion and spirituality through the example of the otherkin community, who believe themselves to be in some way more then just human. It reveals how popular occulture operates to recycle, develop and disseminate metaphysical ideas, and how the popular and the sacred are combining in new ways in today's world
Analysis Australian
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Religion and culture.
Mass media -- Religious aspects.
LC no. 2012026810
ISBN 9781908049230