Modern Holy Places of European Autochthonous Religions: The Sacred Space of Latvians and Dievturība
Modern Holy Places of European Autochthonous Religions: The Sacred Space of Latvians and Dievturība
Author(s): Uģis NastevičsSubject(s): Cultural history, Architecture, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Keywords: architecture; ethnic religion; Dievturi; Latvian; place of worship; sacred space;
Summary/Abstract: The breakthrough of the newly built sacred structures of European autochthonous religions activated in recent decades indicates the topicality of the sacred space studies in these emerging places of worship as well as the historical background. While focusing particularly on Latvians and Dievturība, the paper encompasses the sanctification of trees and house thresholds, the case of Rāmava, analysis and classification of sacred structures, and an insight into Dievturi shrines.
Journal: Culture Crossroads
- Issue Year: 12/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 85-105
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English