Category Archives: Culture

1972

Posted on June 23, 2011 by ubu507

What is the true nature of female sexuality? The noted psychiatrist Mary Jane Sherfey suggests the startling possibility that female sexuality is literally an insatiable physical drive that has been powerfully repressed for the sake of orderly human relations.   … Continue reading →

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Shaman’s Amulet

Posted on June 16, 2011 by ubu507

North America Tlingit peoples, Alaska/British Columbia ca. 1830–50 White-tailed deer antler L. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Raymond and Laura Wielgus Collection During healing rituals, a Tlingit shaman, who is both a priest and a healer, wore amulets and sometimes touched … Continue reading →

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June Blair

Posted on June 14, 2011 by ubu507

 1958

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Hopi Rain Dance

Posted on May 25, 2011 by ubu507

 (postcard) The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pa. Photo by V.Abromitis This diorama used to really freak me out when I was a kid.

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from Shinto: The Kami Way

Posted on May 25, 2011 by ubu507

In Shinto there is no absolute deity that is the creator and ruler of all. The creative function of the world is realized through the harmonious cooperation of the Kami in the performance of their respective missions. Among the objects … Continue reading →

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The Lickerish Quartet (1970)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by ubu507

presented in association with the Ann Arbor Centre for Literocity

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Green Kryptonite

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ubu507

is kind of like green beer — it makes you do crazy things!

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Superman meets Sherlock Holmes

Posted on March 16, 2011 by ubu507

At least Sherlock Holmes knows he’s a fictional character, Supes…

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Isn’t it though?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by ubu507
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Schooldays

Posted on February 12, 2011 by ubu507
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