The Manifestation of Peri in Iranian Language and Art with Emphasis on Ta'ziyeh

In Persian, the fairy or peri is a concept with a dual and mysterious nature. Some traditions understand it as a praiseworthy being that is good, beautiful and kind, while others condemn it as harmful and damaging to humans. Despite this contradiction, the peri has remained embedded in Iranian culture from ancient times to the present, appearing in various forms throughout Persian language and art. Research into the peri's origins reveals that this dual concept stems from pre-Zoroastrian teachings about a goddess of fertility, love and...