The Pursuit of Padania: Or the sacralization of a political entity – Lega Nord 1989-2001

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Eyt, Silke (2022)

The Pursuit of Padania: Or the sacralization of a political entity – Lega Nord 1989-2001

Master thesis | History (MA)

This thesis examines to what extent Lega turned itself and its creation of the Padanian nation into a political religion between 1989 and 2001. It researches how Lega Nord and the nation it created aimed to involve itself in all aspects of its followers’ lives, and present them with a sense of community and purpose. The story Lega told, the symbols, myths and liturgy it used played an essential part in the development of this political religion. It is this story, these symbols and the liturgy that form the core of this thesis.