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Clowns and Tricksters: An Encyclopedia of Tradition and Culture

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Clowns and Tricksters: An Encyclopedia of Tradition and Culture - Christen, Kimberly A (Editor), and Gill, Sam D (Editor)
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Clowns and tricksters are well-known figures in cultures throughout the world. In Western culture the clown conjures up images of carnivals and foolish characters in face paint. In non-Western cultures, clowns hold privileged status in religious ceremonies and origin myths. Tricksters on the other hand are identified as disobedient, obscene, disrespectful, funny, powerful, paradoxical characters in almost every culture in which they are found.

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Clowns and Tricksters: An Encyclopedia of Tradition and Culture 1998, ABC-CLIO, New York

ISBN-13: 9780874369366

Hardcover