Narrative Analysis of the Iyezidi Chirok of Mir Mih : The Iyezidi Epic of Immortality

Abstract

This paper aims at analyzing the Iyzidi religious narrative of ‘Mir Meh ‘ , which is an epic of death and immortality according to the Iyzidi faith , using Labov Model (1972) of Narrative Analysis . The study has found out that the story of ‘Mir Mih’ is an eminent element of the Iyzidi religion and culture treating the issue of death and immortality. In addition to the linguistic devices used in the narrative as reflected by Labov (1972) , the narrative has moral and religious implications . It highlights the fact that the Iyzidi religion believes in the reality of life and death. What makes this narrative distinguished is the idea of the return to the origin, which is one of the important aspects expressed in this narrative as ‘Mir Mih’ did not want to stay in Heaven but to go back to his people and home. The study has also found out that Labov Model (1972), which consists of the following elements: abstract, orientation, complicating action, evaluation, resolution and coda , applies to the narrative under study