Ancient+Persian+Mythology+and+how+it+Affects+Current+Traditions+by+Grace+Krainak

Iran and the Persian people together have a long and rich history with their culture, religions and mythology. In this article I will discuss many different aspects of their mythology, and perhaps dabble in some religion to explain how the ways of old affect current culture and traditions. This is a very broad topic so I will focus on certain festivals and prominent ceremonies. I will start with some wedding traditions left over from a time when witchcraft was a serious issue and a person had to be wary of falling pray to a spell, and the many different symbols regarding the bride and groom. Then I will go into the winter solstice and the festival surrounding it. After that I will finish off with the Persian new years and its festival. Persian culture is rich and interesting, and I believe it deserves more attention in western countries. Marji, from the novel  //Persepolis//, has lived many of these and it will provide an interesting window into another part of her life.