Theology, Religion and The Witcher

The Witcher: a series of postmodern fairytales where the sacred and the profane intersect. We need more than a modern-day Virgil to navigate this grimdark fantasy, “a world torn apart at its core.” It’s fortunate, then, that this book throws light upon the disruptions of traditional morality and spirituality that make the Witcher novels, television show, games, and comics internationally appealing. The essays assembled here establish insightful connections between religion, fandom, theology, and fantasy world-building that will appeal not only to Witcher aficionados, but also stand as an important contribution to the study of popular culture in the liberal arts. -- Kevin S. Decker, Eastern Washington University Surveying The Witcher novels, games, and Netflix series, this magical book will take you to the Continent for theological adventures and explanations of evil, conflict, chaos, destiny, patriarchy, cults, monstrosity, and more. -- William Irwin, King's College, Pennsylvania With scholarly rigour and a keen eye for nuance, Theology, Religion and The Witcher: Gods and Golden Dragons unravels the intricate tapestry of spirituality and faith within The Witcher’s transmedial universe. From institutionalized religions and ancient beliefs to marginalized theologies and existential narratives, the authors illuminate how this unique fantasy realm engages with humanity’s diverse spiritual quests and traditions. Comprehensive and engaging, this book offers valuable insights for both scholars and fans, presenting a compelling analysis of The Witcher’s rich spiritual landscape and its resonance with the contemporary world. -- Agnieszka Stasiewicz-Bienkowska, Jagiellonian University, Poland