The Shaymaran: Philosophy, Resistance, and the Defeat of the Lost Goddess of Kurdistan
This article analyzes the myth of Shaymaran, represented as a half-human and half-serpent. The significance of this representation is, I argue, two-fold: it is significant for her recognition as a goddess, and it is an important testament to the existence of polytheistic religious traditions of godd...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Equinox Publ.
2020
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The pomegranate
Year: 2020, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 221–248 |
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Shaymaran
B myths and religion B snake goddess B Serpent B Shahmaran B gender and religion B Kurdistan B Monotheism B Goddess worship B Kurdish religion |
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