Shamaran: The Neolithic Eternal Mother, Love and the Kurds

Shâmaran: The Neolithic Eternal Mother, Love, and the Kurds explores the origins of the Kurdish nation through the myth and image of Shâmaran, a significant religiocultural symbol of Mother Earth Goddess. It documents, deconstructs, and interprets her myth and Neolithic image, recognizing their profound significance as manifestations of the Mother Earth Goddess. The study details the philosophy and symbolism of her faith, deciphers the content within the existing pre-Islamic Kurdish religions, and explores Kurdish culture as a whole.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Shâmaran: The Neolithic Eternal Mother, Love, and the Kurds explores the origins of one of the earliest ancient figures of Mother Earth, Shâmaran, from the Zagros Mountains, which is located at the crossroads of Iran, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia. This region has historically been a melting pot of diverse groups, contributing to the formation of the Kurdish nation. Shâmaran is a significant religiocultural symbol that embodies the heritage of the Kurdish people. The book delves into the myth and Neolithic image of Shâmaran, recognizing their profound significance as manifestations of the Mother Earth Goddess. It meticulously documents, deconstructs, and interprets Shâmaran's myth and her Neolithic image, shedding light on the philosophy and symbolism of her faith. The study also deciphers the content of Shâmaran's faith within the existing pre-Islamic Kurdish religions, namely Alevism, Yarsanism, and Êzidism, as well as Kurdish culture as a whole.

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 237 x 161 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498591256