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For centuries, the practice of tarot has been shrouded in mystery and superstition. As time went on and advancements in science and technology were made, so expanded our understanding of the world around us. Historians generally agree that tarot did not start out as a tool of di…

Utilizing Peircean semiotics and Dell Hymes’ Ethnography of Communication, this research analyzes the dance style known as Roman havasi or, Turkish Roman dance. Elements and influences under consideration include costuming, dance vocabulary, musical instruments and traditions, g…