The paper describes a set of Armenian wedding ceremonies (or remnants of them) that no longer exist and are almost unknown to the younger generation. The author draws parallels between the wedding ceremonies of the Armenians, Assyrians, and Yezidis living in Armenia to understand how natives have preserved their folkloric traditions.
The paper notes that the current range of weeding procedural ceremonies has been significantly reduced. Only the engagement and wedding ceremonies have been preserved. Besides, often times foreign rites are adopted and have become a trend.
The author argues that it is necessary to revive interesting and notable traditional rites, which are partly preserved in the Armenian wedding ritual. Reviving such traditions would put the participant in connection with their origins. The author argues that reviving these traditions by enriching them with a contemporary twist or a new approach would help the individual avoid rituals that are incompatible with the nature and traditions of the Armenian nation.
The study provides extensive information on the traditions of woodworked spoon: and spoon-boxes, which were a part of wooden tableware. It reveals the symbolism o their decorative motifs, their mode of use and their place in Armenian cultural ethnography and tradition.
The article offers a broad view of the usage of an...
The paper focuses in depth on the life and political role of Archbishop Sarkis, who came from a noble family in Yerzenga. It elaborates on the role the cleric played in maintaining and elevating his leading position between the local Muslim lords, the Armenian population and the Mongols.
The author highlights the fact...
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The paper focuses on the political serialized writings of one of the greatest Armenian humorists, Ler Gamsar. These series reflect the dire life of the Armenian nation in the first two decades of the 20th century.
They can be considered as chapters of Armenian history written by Ler Gamsar. The author notes that these...
One of the renowned figures of Armenian literature, Kostanm Zaryan (1885-1969) wrote several books and a single book of poetry, Oreri Bsage (The Crown of Days).
The book was published in 1922 and stood out for its unique language structures and portrayals of acts and descriptions through unorthodox combinations of inco...
The research focuses on the contradictory claims concerning the annihilation of the Armenians and Greeks in Smyrna and the arson in its Armenian and Greek quarters.
Based on collected data, information, eyewitness accounts and media reports, the paper rejects the Turkish claims that the arson was caused by Armenians an...
Folk literature has clearly always been at the center of Toumanian's literary interests. With his able penmanship many folk tales have been newly reconstructed and have become a mainstay in Armenian literature.
The paper examines the criticisms addressed to Toumanian by his contemporaries regarding his use of folk mate...
