Mythological Analysis of Kurdish Chronology Rituals: A Study of Six Stories from the Sanjābi, Kalhor, and Gorān Tribes

The Kurdish oral chronology of Kermanshah represents one of the oldest manifestations of Kurdish culture and civilization of the people, with its specific stories and rituals closely linked to ancient Iranian myths and religions. The present study employs a descriptive, analytical, and field-based approach to examine the mythological aspects of Kurdish chronology and its associated rituals among the Sanjābi, Kalhor, and Gorān tribes. The finding indicated that Kurdish oral chronology is heavily influenced by fetishism, Mithraism, Zoroastrianism, and shared beliefs in Mesopotamia.  Within this chronology, the year consists of three hundred sixty days and four seasons; however, due to the importance of spring for rural communities, most rituals are specific to this season. Notably, the beginning of spring coincides with the 15th of Bahman in the Jalali calendar.  The ritual of cooking "Pa peg" on the first day of spring is associated with fetishism and Farrah. Additionally, the belief in the mother of the first spring reflects the era of matriarchy; the story of the Kore Seyāy symbolizes the resurrection of the martyred Vegetation god; the tale of Shave Gā Huyl, is connected to Mehri beliefs; and the story of Kale vā, embodies the ongoing struggle between vāye nik and vāye bad.