Agios Transformers: The Use of Popular Franchises in Orthodox Christian Lambatha Candles
Lambatha is the Greek word for celebratory candles used during Easter, christenings, and marriage ceremonies. Lambathas are elaborately decorated, often homemade pieces of folk art, but they are also made and sold commercially, either on a handicraft basis or, increasingly, by international toy fr...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Saskatchewan
[2018]
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Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2018, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 49-61 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Griechisch-Orthodoxe Kirche
/ Liturgy
/ Ceremony
/ Candle
/ Folk art
/ Popular culture
/ Merchandising
/ Bulk cargo
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| RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion CD Christianity and Culture KBK Europe (East) KDF Orthodox Church |
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| Summary: | Lambatha is the Greek word for celebratory candles used during Easter, christenings, and marriage ceremonies. Lambathas are elaborately decorated, often homemade pieces of folk art, but they are also made and sold commercially, either on a handicraft basis or, increasingly, by international toy franchise companies. Lambathas often feature a decorated candle and a small toy for the children. Homemade franchise-bound lambathas are readily available on Etsy.com, and toy companies, such as Barbie, Lego, and Marvel, sell pre-packaged candles with a toy feature. This article will showcase how popular culture has been appropriated into Orthodox Christianity by discussing the lambathas as a transgressive object located between the spheres of popular culture and religious practice. |
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| ISSN: | 1703-289X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and popular culture
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