Coining a Name, Casting the Self: Identity Construction through Name Adoption by Dutch and Flemish Wiccans
In this article, I explore how a contemporary religion affects the self-understanding of its adherents and may contribute to the construction of their personal identity, by examining the Wiccan practice of adopting a “Craft name.” All people tell stories to maintain a coherent personal history, and...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Californiarnia Press
2016
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Nova religio
Year: 2016, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 97-110 |
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Authenticity
B Names B self-narratives B Wicca B Identity B Conversion |
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