Sabina Crippa

Sabina Crippa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on the history of religions, particularly in classical antiquity, with expertise in religious rituals, ancient Mediterranean cultures, and interdisciplinary methodologies. She teaches courses such as 'History of Religions of the Classical World' across multiple academic programs, including Anthropology, Classics, and History.

Research Interests: Her work explores sound in ritual, Greco-Egyptian magical practices, and the transmission of ritual knowledge. Recent studies include analyses of oracular traditions, divine naming in late antiquity, and the intersection of law and myth in ancient societies. She frequently publishes in journals like Studi e Materiali di Storia delle Religioni and DIKE, and contributes to edited volumes on topics like magical papyri and religious pluralism.

Publications: Over 90 works, including monographs, journal articles, and edited volumes. Recent contributions highlight methodological innovations in religious studies, such as reinterpreting Petazzoni's theories and exploring entheogenic figures in ancient divination. Her 2025 article on Sibylline imagery and 2024 work on mythos/nomos reflect her deep engagement with classical textual and ritual analysis.

Teaching & Education: Supervises courses across undergraduate and graduate programs (e.g., 'History of Religions I/II', 'Cultural Anthropology'). Active in interdepartmental collaborations, including work on 'Languages, Objects, and the Transmission of Rituals' (2017). No listed awards or grants, but her extensive publication record attests to scholarly impact.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in research networks studying ancient Mediterranean religious practices, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided texts.