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Article
Studies on Persian Passion Play (ta‘ziya): An Annotated Bibliography
Author(s)
Mahnia Nematollahi Mahani
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2177/2017.02.004
Affiliation(s)
Binesh Institute for Persian Studies, Evanston, USA
ABSTRACT
Persian Passion Play (Ta‘ziya), the most important Shiite religious ritual, performed by non-professional actors and musicians, is based on the martyrdom of the third Shiite Imam, Husein, and his companions at Karbala (in 680). This paper aims to introduce a wide range of sources, both books and articles, on the history, music, actors, and arrangements of ta‘ziya performance in Iran from 1971 onwards. It includes a number of titles of ta‘ziya manuscripts, and the place of performance. The article contains traveler accounts from sixteen century onwards and the translations of ta‘ziya texts in European languages.
KEYWORDS
Ta‘ziya, Martyrdom of Imam Husein, ta‘ziya in Persian literature, history, music, manuscripts, travellers’ accounts
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