Relics of the cult of plant in legends
| Author(s) | Shakarmamadov Orif en Шакармамадов Ориф |
|---|---|
| Title | Relics of the cult of plant in legends |
| Alternative Title | Нишонаҳои парастиши олами рустанӣ дар ривоятҳо |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Language | tgk |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| Location | Tajikistan |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation revitalization definition identification transmission research |
| ICH Genre | oral tradition social practices ecological knowledges and practices worldview rituals |
| Keywords | legend Tajik plants tree folklore |
| Description |
In this article, the author makes an attempt to identify those elements of the ancient belief in the plant world, using the example of juniper and sycamore, the echoes of which are reflected in folk legends. Linking the origin of the genus with the plant is a product of the first stage in the emergence of totemism. People associated the conquest of the right to life and its continuation with trees and their fruits. The cult of trees was one of the most widespread types of beliefs of different peoples, including Badakhshan. It is believed that ancient people pinned great hopes on them, believed in their mighty power, and cultivated them. These sacred trees are still revered in Badakhshan. These trees and their location are called Ziyoratgoh. Each of these objects of nature represented a symbol in human imagination, which is preserved in folk art works. It is the specific natural characteristics of something or an event that make them an artistic symbol. The juniper tree is considered a sacred tree, as if it represents the greenness of life and the survival of human life, if the thick shadow of a giant pine tree, due to its coolness, lightness, and pleasantness, is a symbol of comfort and entertainment in the imagination of people, as if it is a symbol of the durability and stability of their life. Precisely, with these characteristics and symbolic signs, these trees are attributed to the names of great people in folk legends. When listening to legends about natural objects, it is not always necessary to keep in mind their original content. This is the art and the content of the narrative, which, along with the reflection of historical and semi-real events, also has a mythical tone. |
| Book/Journal Title | Issues in the Humanities en Масъалаҳои илмҳои гуманитарӣ |
| Publisher | Institute of Humanities named after academician Bahodur Iskandarov |
| Place of Publication | Tajikistan |
| Date of Publication | 2021 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 97-102 |
| ISSN | 2708-308X |
| Academic Field | Folklore Studies Mythology |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Badakshan, Tajikistan Badakhshan, Ishkashim, Rushan, Bartang regions |
| Contributor | Research Institute of Culture and Information |
| Active Contribution | Tajikistan, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |