Religious Appropriation in Hollywood: Hindu Deities, Orientalism, and the Aesthetic of Mysticism in Doctor StrangeBy Arjun Shaji
Hollywood’s fascination with “Eastern mysticism” has long shaped its portrayals of South Asian religions, particularly Hinduism. Arjun Shaji’s study, Religious Appropriation in Hollywood: Hindu Deities, Orientalism, and the Aesthetic of Mysticism in Doctor Strange, explores how Marvel’s Doctor Strange (2016) appropriates Hindu symbols and rituals while stripping them of their theological and cultural depth. Through […]
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