A Goddess in Motion

<p> The current practice of the cult of María Lionza is one of the most important and yet unexplored religious practices in Venezuela. Based on long-term fieldwork this book explores the role of images and visual culture within the cult. By adopting a relational approach <em>A Goddess in Motion</em> shows how the innumerable images of this goddess-represented as an Indian white or <em>mestizo</em> woman-move constantly from objects to bodies from bodies to dreams and from the religion domain to the art world. In short this book is a fascinating study that sheds light on the role of visual creativity in contemporary religious manifestations.</p>