Errichiello, Mariano (2021) 'Conferment of meaning to Mount Damāvand between Indo-Iranian Myths and Zoroastrian Pilgrimages.' Himalayan and Central Asian Studies, 25 (1-3). pp. 219-229.
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Abstract
Mount Damavand, located north of Tehran in the high Haraz valley of Mazandaran, is part of the Central Alborz mountain range. With its 5,670m height, this volcanic mountain represents the highest peak in Iran and is one of the natural wonders of this country. 1 Besides being one of Iran's most distinctive features and being nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site its prominent position in the Iranian skyline has earned Mount Damavand a special place in the Zoroastrian mythology and Iranian literature. This article examines how the related myths and narratives have conferred meaning to Mount Damavand, making it a resource with semiotic functions which travelled both East and West, influencing people and cultures across the ages.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Keywords: | Iran, Damavand, Zoroastrianism, myth, pilgrimage, semiotics |
| SOAS Departments & Centres: | Departments and Subunits > School of History, Religions & Philosophies |
| ISSN: | 09719318 |
| Copyright Statement: | © Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation, New Delhi. * All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electrical, mechanical or otherwise without first seeking the written permission of the publisher or due acknowledgement. * The views expressed in this Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation. |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jan 2022 10:47 |
| URI: | https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/id/eprint/36159 |
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