Theology, Religion and The Witcher

Gods and Golden Dragons

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Edited by Yael Thomas Cameron and Jonathan Hoskin

Type: Studies
Subject: One Film > The Witcher (TV Series)
Keywords: TV Series, religion
Publishing date: 2025 (February 15, 2025)
Publisher: Fortress Academic
Collection: Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
Language: English

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Physical desc.

Hardcover • 220 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-1-9787152-4-0

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Book Presentation:
Whether intentional or not, the power of a moment in popular culture like The Witcher can illuminate and question what might be taken for granted or left unseen in our world. Theology, Religion and The Witcher: Gods and Golden Dragons takes a profound look at the intersection of popular culture and religious studies in Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher. The twelve contributors offer close readings and analysis of an eclectic tapestry of characters and stories from The Witcher games, live action role play, Netflix series, short stories and novels. This book is not only an exploration of religious symbolism or theology in the stories, but how dialogue, events and imagery in The Witcher intersect with the real world in which we live, where religious ideologies continue to shape global politics and lives, shifting and pressing upon the entirety of civilization, for better or for worse.

About the authors:
Yael Thomas Cameron is senior lecturer in education at the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.Jonathan Hoskin is independent researcher and writer based in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Press Reviews:
The Witcher: a series of postmodern fairytales where the sacred and the profane intersect. We need more than a modern-day Virgil to navigate this grimdark fantasy, ldquo;a world torn apart at its core.rdquo; Itrsquo;s fortunate, then, that this book throws light upon the disruptions of traditional morality and spirituality that make the Witcher novels, television show, games, and comics internationally appealing. The essays assembled here establish insightful connections between religion, fandom, theology, and fantasy world-building that will appeal not only to Witcher aficionados, but also stand as an important contribution to the study of popular culture in the liberal arts. -- Kevin S. Decker, Eastern Washington University

Surveying The Witcher novels, games, and Netflix series, this magical book will take you to the Continent for theological adventures and explanations of evil, conflict, chaos, destiny, patriarchy, cults, monstrosity, and more. -- William Irwin, King's College, Pennsylvania

With scholarly rigour and a keen eye for nuance, Theology, Religion and The Witcher: Gods and Golden Dragons unravels the intricate tapestry of spirituality and faith within The Witcherrsquo;s transmedial universe. From institutionalized religions and ancient beliefs to marginalized theologies and existential narratives, the authors illuminate how this unique fantasy realm engages with humanityrsquo;s diverse spiritual quests and traditions. Comprehensive and engaging, this book offers valuable insights for both scholars and fans, presenting a compelling analysis of The Witcherrsquo;s rich spiritual landscape and its resonance with the contemporary world. -- Agnieszka Stasiewicz-Bienkowska, Jagiellonian University, Poland

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