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October 30, 2005
Halloween
Here are some pictures from the (early) Halloween Party I went to tonight. It was interesting, and I ended up going as a Berserker (often called Bezerker), the Viking warriors mentioned in Beowulf and various Icelandic Sagas. It was fun!
The fact that wherever the Celts have ended up this celebration has taken root is interesting. From the Galatia province of Turkey to Galacia or Spain, Halloween has been a sign of Celtic presence. Its similarities with Iranian "Chaharshanbe Souri" are also interesting. Both involve elements of Fear and escaping fear. Both include magical elements, and rituals of both (wearing customs and asking for food/candy/treats) are very similar. Someone should do a research about this!
Posted by Khodadad at October 30, 2005 02:05 AM
Comments
Where is the picture of Khodadad the Bold? I want to see your alterego in full Berserker mode! :) I understand that a Berserker had to imbibe lots of ale before he became truly fearless. Were you true to the legend? :) I remember Shideh describing Chaharshanbe Souri with the blasting of small explosive "grenades" and jumping over fires. It sounded a lot more exciting than ringing doorbells from behind a Batman mask and holding a bag open. Happy Halloween!
Posted by: David at October 30, 2005 10:19 PM
Thanks David! If I was there, I would have happility cut of your head to prove my authenticity as a Berserker!:)) I don't like ale, but I did consume some amounts of continental wine and other power giving divine drinks!!!:)
Posted by: Khodadad at October 31, 2005 06:15 PM
I used to think that I would never fall for an April Fool's Joke. It seems it took the "discovery of a Sasanian fortress" to finally fool me.
Posted by: Kayvan at November 2, 2005 11:27 PM