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Holi: Tradition of Colors

Māori Tā Moko Traditions

A photographic survey of tā moko (traditional Māori tattooing), its cultural meaning, and the contemporary revival movement in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Andean Pachamama Ceremony

A Pachamama offering ceremony performed near Cusco, Peru, documenting the ritual sequence, offerings, and prayers to Earth Mother.

Day of the Dead Altar Traditions in Oaxaca

Field documentation of Día de los Muertos altar-building traditions, cemetery vigils, and community celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent of Mesoamerica

The mythology and cultural significance of Quetzalcoatl across Mesoamerican civilizations, from Teotihuacan to the Aztec Empire.

Dragon Myths Across East Asia: A Comparative Study

A comparative analysis of dragon mythology in China, Korea, and Japan, tracing shared motifs and regional variations.

Kathakali: Dance-Drama of Kerala

The art of Kathakali dance-drama in Kerala, India — its mythological sources, training traditions, and performance conventions.

Min'yō Folk Songs of Okinawa

Recordings of traditional Okinawan min'yō folk songs featuring sanshin accompaniment, collected during the Naha Tug-of-War Festival.

Kitsune: Fox Spirits in Japanese Folklore

A survey of kitsune (fox spirit) traditions in Japan, from Inari shrine guardians to shape-shifting tricksters in Edo-period tales.

Yoruba Egungun Masquerade Observations

Detailed field notes from an Egungun ancestor masquerade festival in Oyo, documenting costumes, music, and ritual sequence.

Selkie Legends of the Scottish Isles

An examination of selkie (seal-folk) legends from Orkney and the Outer Hebrides, exploring themes of transformation, longing, and the sea.

Griot Performance: The Epic of Sundiata

Field recording of a traditional griot recounting the founding epic of the Mali Empire, performed in Bamako.

Anansi the Spider: Trickster Tales of the Ashanti

An exploration of Anansi spider tales from Ghana and their spread across the African diaspora through the Atlantic slave trade.