List of Articles The Mourning Ritual of Siavash

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  1 - Exploring Similarities between the Iranian Mourning Ritual of Siavash and Greek Rituals of Dionysia and Adonia
  Elham Khodavandgari S.Hashem Hoseini
  10.30495/mmlq.2024.709386
  Rituals have long served as reflections of a society's culture, beliefs, and attitudes. Within different societies globally, a significant aspect of mythology is dedicated to fertility rituals, often symbolizing the cyclical death and rebirth of nature portrayed through More

  Rituals have long served as reflections of a society's culture, beliefs, and attitudes. Within different societies globally, a significant aspect of mythology is dedicated to fertility rituals, often symbolizing the cyclical death and rebirth of nature portrayed through the demise and subsequent revival of a god or goddess. A notable example is the mourning ritual of Siavash, a prominent figure in Iranian myth, known as Siavashan. This ritual celebrates his symbolic reincarnation in the form of a plant and his son Kei-Khosrow, embodying the concept of the god/hero's death and rebirth as part of the natural and temporal cycle. In Greek mythology, the Dionysia and Adonia festivals honor Dionysus and commemorate Adonis respectively, both fertility deities whose rituals focus on their deaths and resurrections. One aim of this article is to draw parallels between the Siavashan ritual and the Dionysia and Adonia ceremonies. Through an analytical-comparative approach, all three rituals are examined to reveal their shared characteristics. Despite differences in culture and geography, the research highlights the interconnectedness of world myths. The key commonalities among these rituals include the annual mourning ceremony and celebration of resurrection, often accompanied by customs like carrying icons, performing sacrifices, music, and singing mournful songs, typically led by women. Manuscript profile