Pauline von Hellermann
As an anthropologist, for me one intriguing aspect of the #coronation was that, of course, #Charles3 studied #Anthropology himself. The first time perhaps that an anthropologist designed and was the central figure in a power ritual all about himself!
Ring, globe, golden cloak and all 😊#EmperorsNewClothes
May 7, 2023 at 8:29amWeb
Show threadRobin TaylorMay 7, 2023
@pvonhellermannn To my mind it looks like a ritual with Old Testament antecedents seen through a Christian lens, leading to interesting anthropological questions about what the religion of Ancient Israel was actually like and how perceptions of that have changed over time.
Show threadAlbert CardonaMay 7, 2023
@pvonhellermannn “Anachronistic” is a fitting description. “Role playing” even more, if it wasn’t for the real-world consequences, both on local politics and the local economy, of such an event.
Show threadJohn O’DonnellMay 7, 2023
@pvonhellermannn
I have to admit, the choice of Tubthumping by Chumbawumba was an unusual hymn.
Show threadMihaela FilipescuMay 7, 2023
@pvonhellermannn it was like we went back into Bizantin empire era.using the greek priests to sing.