Blurry borders. From heroes to celebrities

Povedák, István (2011) Blurry borders. From heroes to celebrities. Acta Ethnographica Hungarica, 56 (1). pp. 51-61. ISSN 1216-9803

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Abstract

The primary objective of this paper is to analyse the connection between historical heroes and celebrities in contemporary Hungary. According to my hypothesis the historical heroes and contemporary celebrities are in close relation. Their formations were generated by similar circumstances but their cult and its peculiarities accommodate to the parameters of a given historical period. Through the case study of the “best known Hungarian” Ferenc Puskás, the legendary soccer-player, I would like to examine whether the “hero patterns” of Joseph Campbell are present in the life story of an outstanding celebrity. Besides, this paper tries to introduce the forms of manifestation of his cult and at the same time to understand its effect on the life of fans and followers.

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