Adventures in the Play-Ritual Continuum

This edited volume explores the complex interplay between play and ritual, examining how these concepts intersect and inform various aspects of human life.

The book uses diverse case studies, ranging from marriage proposals to ash scatterings and computer game festivals, to illustrate the creative messiness and cultural paradoxes inherent in these intersections.

It offers a fresh theoretical perspective on the production of cultural significance and meaning-making.

The contributors analyze how play and ritual shape our understanding of existence and social interactions.

The book is valuable for scholars and readers interested in folklore, anthropology, and cultural studies.