“The world is full of persons only some of whom are human”
– Graham Harvey –
Welcome
With The Animist Turn I wish to share the intertwined threads of my researches and writings, and to join the network of people who engage with New Animism and walk along the path of the Vegetal Turn.
– Anna Perdibon –
Something Has To Change
I believe that in order to change the route that is bringing us to the brink of social and ecological collapse, we should navigate on alternative waters, waters of reconnection, respect, reciprocity and sustainability. As part of this journey, animist stories that let nature speak in the active voice can show us ways to heal and re-enchant the world, and to sew us back to the broader-than-human community we belong to.
What I Do
My research, writing and teaching are devoted to exploring animist stories, ceremonies and relations in past and present cultures, and to delve into respectful and reciprocal human-plant relations as acts of resistance, ecology and care. As part of this path, I aim at advancing an environmental education with plants encompassing animism, art, science and storytelling.
COURSES
I recently realized the online course Mythology and Anthropology of Plants. You might consider subscribing to it, or contact me for exploring other ways of collaboration!
WRITINGS
I am the author of Mountains and Trees, Rivers and Springs. Animistic Beliefs and Practices in Ancient Mesopotamian Religion (2019) and of academic and disseminating articles.
TALKS
If you are interested in the themes of New Animism and the Vegetal Turn, and wish to spread the word, let us get in touch and organize a talk for your community!
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Let’s connect and join forces!
Write to me if you are interested in knowing more about New Animism and the Vegetal Turn, or if you wish to collaborate on animist and plant stories together.