Traditional Symbols Research Articles

The female nomination on the basis of marital status in Russian Internet texts: functional and linguo-ecological aspects

The article is devoted to the gendered lexical unit which constitutes initial abbreviation derived from the idiom «razvedenka s pricepom» (divorsed woman with a child) and is actively used by Russian speaking Internet users to denote a female person on the basis of her marital status. The article describes the history of the appearance of the unit, its derivational and semantical characteristics, semantic and contextual connections and its functioning specifics in the Internet texts. The research is conducted on the material of the author's corpus of the contexts of use including 1 255 speech products published in between 2014 and 2023 in the communicative space of such social platforms as (425 units), vk.com (336 units), YouTube (190 units), Yandex.Dzen (173 units). The author applies the methods of quantative, semantic, conceptual, derivational, contextual and discursive analyses. The article specifies that the gendered abbreviation is derived from the linguocynical idiom, having been used in the male speech long before the spread of the Internet. The research reveals that the abbreviation use underlines the artifact conceptual metaphor generated by the initial phraseological combination. The divorced mother deanimization is regularly strengthened by the abrriviation's contextual environment. It reveals that 1 175 contexts (93,62 %) contain verbalized speaker's conception of financial aspect in sexual, romantic or family relationship caused by the actualization of consumer strategy in interpersonal ineteraction and by the ubiquitous consumeristic philosophy. It proves that the use of the innovation RSP is a feature of male Internet users' speech (982 contexts; 78,24 %) and is not typical for female speech (270 contexts; 21,51 %). In female speech the abbreviation carries out primarily the metalinguistic function and much less frequently nominative and evaluative functions. In the Internet texts produced by male persons the nomination not only promotes expressing the divorced mother with a child negative evaluation but also facilitates deconstruction, deaxiologization and desacralization of the concept «Mother». This allows us to qualify the abbreviation as a linguo-perversion which is a special kind of language trauma which represents a speech phenomenon generating the traditional symbol ambivalence and leading towards worldview destruction.

Holiday Tweets: A Qualitative Analysis of How Major Health Organizations Addressed Culture During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This study examines COVID-19-related messages disseminated by major health and government organizations on Twitter during the overlapping holidays of Easter and Ramadan in 2022. Recognizing the importance of tailored health communication, the research focuses on the textual and visual content of tweets to understand how messages attend to diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic groups. Qualitative analysis of 382 Tweets revealed 3 Major Themes related to COVID-19 and Easter and 4 Major Themes associated with Ramadan. Easter-related tweets emphasized celebrating safely and the importance of vaccinations using science-based messaging, slang, and playful imagery. Ramadan-related tweets prioritized safety during religious practices, incorporating traditional symbols and religious references; countering vaccine-related myths; and social responsibility. The findings highlight culturally relevant health communication and tailoring messages to specific cultural contexts. The study contributes insights for public health organizations aiming to improve communication strategies during pandemics, fostering engagement, and addressing the unique needs of diverse populations.

Public Space Semiotics: Reading Visual Language in City Park Design

This research explores the semiotic dimensions of public space, specifically focusing on visual language in urban park design. The main aim of this research is to understand how visual elements in city parks can be interpreted as signs that create meaning in the context of public space. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The results of this research reveal that urban park designs that utilize a semiotic approach in analyzing design elements can create spatial experiences that are rich in meaning for visitors. The use of local and traditional symbols, plants native to the region, as well as modern or innovative architectural elements provide an additional dimension that goes beyond the purely physical aspects. Design that accommodates community diversity, pays attention to functionality, and shows concern for environmental sustainability creates public spaces that are inclusive and relevant to community needs. Thus, a semiotic approach not only helps understand the meaning behind urban park design, but also becomes a valuable guide for designing open spaces that are more meaningful and closely connected to the values and cultural identity of local communities.

Marek Edelman's Bundist Humanitarianism: Theme and Variations from the Warsaw Uprising to Solidarity

ABSTRACT: This article discusses the multivalent identities of Dr. Marek Edelman—the last surviving commandant of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and its only leader to remain in Poland after the war. Imbued with the values of the Bund, especially its insistence on the primacy of human dignity, Edelman continued living by the Bundist ethos, pursuing his medical work and humanitarian activities, eventually translating this ethos into the values of Polish anti-communist dissidents embodied by the Solidarity movement. Based on multiple primary sources, this essay analyzes key aspects of Edelman's performed identities, such as his concept of patriotism (originating in the concept of doikayt or here and now ), his reinterpretations of the particular vs. universal significance of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, his contextualization and minimization of antisemitism in Poland, and his contentious and demonstrative relation to religion. It traces the development of these self-expressions within shifting political exigencies and implied expectations of Polish audiences for whom Edelman became a symbol of the Polish insurrectionary tradition. While Edelman's social and political activism was deeply rooted in his Bundist formation, he was also not immune from modifying his expressions of identity and his (re-)interpretations of historical events in the direction of more patriotic, "Polish" narratives that resonated with the Solidarity movement activists, who formed Edelman's milieu in his later life.

ТРАДИЦИОННЫЕ СИМВОЛЫ КИТАЙСКОЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ: ЗНАЧЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ПРОСТРАНСТВА ОБЩЕСТВЕННОГО ПИТАНИЯ

The article traces how the decorative nature of traditional cultural symbols in the design of public dining spaces gradually acquires diversified characteristics. This article deeply analyzes three styles of public catering spaces, to reveal the characteristics of using a number of traditional symbols in Chinese national culture. It analyzes the intrinsic value and “metaphorical” meaning, reconstructs the aesthetics of public catering space, realizes the perceptual and experiential needs of people at the spiritual level.

The Importance of Thai Christian Art: An Analysis of Three Artists and Their Impact on Society

In this article, three differing approaches to faith representation will be presented. Sawai Chinnawong uses a traditional Thai art form, while Arnan Moontrakorn utilizes an amalgamated approach to Thai and Modern art. Jompol Puatawee, while using Thai imagery in his contemporary art style, does not reference traditional symbols. The artists featured, while all representing their Christian faith, do not use obvious Christian symbolism. As this article shows, Thai Christians can accept Thai traditional art as a useful medium for presenting Christian ideas, and these works of art are understood to have a Christian message.

Ennodius and the Rhetoric of Roman Identity: Strategies and Traditions in Shaping Roman Identity in the Panegyric for Theoderic the Great, 506 CE

Abstract: Ennodius' panegyric for Theoderic the Great shows the employment of Roman rhetorical tradition and republican-era virtues to legitimise the new Germanic ruler of Italy. After Ennodius' general strategies to depict Theoderic as a Roman are discussed, this paper analyses two specific samples from the speech which show the use of traditional symbols, exempla , and even Ciceronian conceptions of tyranny alongside contemporary views of Romans and barbarians. These strategies were used to shape a version of Theoderic that removed the ruler from his Germanic background and reinterpreted him as a Roman ruler.

"Traditional Food Of Solo Strait As Immaterial Cultural Heritage: Protection, Preservation, And Promotion"

This study aims to examine the role of traditional Solo Straits food as an immaterial cultural heritage and investigate steps that can be taken to protect, preserve, and promote it. The research method used involved literature review, direct observation, interviews with cultural experts, and qualitative data analysis. The results that the traditional food of the Solo Strait has high cultural value as a symbol of tradition, togetherness, local wisdom, hospitality, and cultural identity. However, this traditional food faces threats in the form of changes in lifestyle, the influence of globalization, and the loss of traditional knowledge in food processing and serving. To protect, preserve, and promote the traditional food of the Solo Strait, steps are needed that involve legal recognition and protection, cultural education, preservation activities such as documentation and training, as well as support from the local community and related stakeholders. In addition, promotion strategies through social media, participation in culinary events, collaboration with tourism actors, and development of related products and services are also needed to introduce this traditional food as a culinary tourism attraction and support local economic development. This research provides a deeper understanding of the importance of traditional Solo Straits food as an immaterial cultural heritage and provides recommendations to local governments and local communities to protect, preserve, and promote this traditional food. It is hoped that by adopting the right policies and implementing strategies, the traditional food of the Solo Straits can be protected, preserved, and become a driver of sustainable local economic development.

The New Family Arrangements as Overcoming Traditionalism: Pluralism and the Concretization of Fundamental Rights in Brazil

Traditionalism is an ideology that advocates for a government founded on principles surpassing mere human and individual aspects. In traditional symbolism, the supernatural principle is invariably regarded as masculine, and that of nature as feminine. Traditionalism underscores the necessity for the family entity to acknowledge the metaphysical dyad distinguishing the masculine from the feminine, contending that the sole legitimate family form is that constituted by the union of a man and a woman and their offspring. This paper seeks to examine the shift from traditionalism to constitutional pluralism within the realm of family entities. It aims to comprehend how constitutional pluralism acknowledges the diversity of family forms and facilitates societal changes in the concept of the family, all the while circumventing state censorship and bolstering individual liberty. The approach utilised is one of normatibrave juridical enquiry. The study reveals that new family structures, rooted in constitutional pluralism, foster the displacement of traditionalism, thereby establishing a new paradigm for interpreting the concept of the family as defined by the Constitution. Traditionalism, having historically occupied a dominant stance regarding the family, yields to pluralism. The realisation of fundamental rights ensures the diversity of family entities, inclusive of the traditional family's rightful claim to existence. Viewed from the vantage point of a pluralistic family constitutional framework, traditionalism should not be perceived as antagonistic to pluralism but rather as one of its valid manifestations a legitimate approach to experiencing life and perceiving the world.

Analysis of the Development and Influence of Constitutional Monarchy in Britain and France

In the contemporary, the British monarchy stands as a steadfast symbol of tradition and continuity, juxtaposed against the prevailing dominance of French republican ideals, which champion the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. This article embarks on an exploration of how historical events have left an indelible mark on present-day national political systems, employing a comparative analysis of the British and French constitutional monarchies. It meticulously scrutinizes the divergent paths these two nations have taken within the realm of constitutional monarchy. The analysis underscores that Britain's evolution has been characterized by a gradual and stable transformation, culminating in the establishment of a ceremonial monarchy. In contrast, France's journey has been tumultuous, marked by revolutionary fervor and a transition between monarchy and republic. The study sheds light on the pivotal influence of radical factions and the multifaceted challenges encountered by countries on their quest for constitutional governance. Moreover, it delves into the contemporary roles of monarchs in political systems, the place occupied by royal families in society, and their significant role in shaping national identity.

Reusam idang meulapeh in commemorating the prophet's Maulid tradition: a study in the Pidie District, Aceh Province, Indonesia

This research aims to improve the preservation of Reusam Idang Meulapeh and the symbol of the Idang Meulapeh reusam tradition in commemorating the Prophet's maulid in the Pidie region. The research used a qualitative descriptive method. Data sources were obtained in the form of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interview, and verification or conclusion drawing. The population in this study was the people of Pidie. The sampling technique was carried out in 5 villages in the Pidie area totaling 25 people, including 5 people from Pangge Pilok village, 5 people from Mesjid Reubee village, 5 people from Neulop village, 5 people from Keude Keulibeut village and 5 people from Kampong Pukat. The results of the study that the implementation of the Nadi maulid tradition in the Pidie region for 3 months a year and the process of the maulid implementation tradition with several stages including preparation of idang meulapeh, meudikee and Islamic preaching at night. The tradition of the Prophet's Maulid is carried out in the month of 12 Rabiul Awal to the beginning of the month of Jumadil Akhir. A unique tradition at the time of commemorating the Prophet's maulid, the local community serves a variety of traditional culinary delights. One of them is Idang Meulapeh, which is a mandatory tradition in every Prophet's meulod khanduri. For the people of Pidie, the celebration of the Prophet's birthday without Idang Meulapeh is incomplete, because Idang Meulapeh is one of the special traditions in commemorating the Prophet's birthday. From the preparation of food in people's homes called Bu Kulah (rice wrapped in leaves), Idang Meulapeuh (a storied dish) will be brought to Meunasah / Mosque around 11:00 to eat together with residents, orphans and guests of other village and Mukim neighbors. Before eating the food that is served, the community first prays to our king the prophet Muhammad SAW. Idang meulapeh is also a fairly expensive dish, with that not all circles this reusam can be done. Only some areas in Aceh still apply the idang meulapeh tradition. For this reason, this research is very important to preserve the Idang Meulapeh reusam tradition in commemorating maulid in the Pidie region. Therefore, the purpose of the community in providing various kinds of food menus in Idang Meulapeh and honoring the birth month of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.

Nature, human and local beliefs as inspirations for the forms, functions, and meanings of several symbols on traditional houses in Gurusina Adat Village, Ngada Regency

The traditional village of Gurusina is located in the Jerebu'u District, Ngada Regency, Flores, and is inhabited by three major tribes, namely Ago Ka’e, Ago Azi, and Kabe. The traditional houses in the Gurusina village are rich in traditional symbols originating from the traditions of its resident tribes. A fire incident that occurred in August 2018 resulted in the destruction of several traditional houses and the disappearance of symbols that had been preserved for generations. The purpose of this article is to find inspiration from the traditional symbols on the traditional houses in Gurusina village. The research method used is Ethnographic Research, where the researcher approaches the subject qualitatively to discover inspiration or foundations for the emergence of the form, function, and meaning of these symbols. The findings reveal that the symbols on the traditional houses in Gurusina village are inspired by flora, fauna, human and local beliefs. This means that the surrounding nature, human and local beliefs are the primary inspiration for the function, form, and meaning of the traditional symbols in the Gurusina village. This research theme is interesting for further investigation to understand and preserve traditional symbols in Indonesia.

The Art of the Faithful Heart: A Comparison of Classical Christian and Islamic Art Traditions

When a translation of a text is complete, the presentation of the text should, as much as possible, avoid any influence that could reduce the impact or acceptability of the contents of the text. This is especially true of faith-critical texts, whether they are of Christian or Islamic origin. The study and comparison of different art traditions can help us reduce the possibility of such unfortunate influences. Since Christians and Muslims have very different assumptions even about the nature of God (or Allah) as he reveals himself through sacred writings, it is not surprising that Christians and Muslims also have very different art traditions. The paper first introduces the principles of classical Western Christian art and of classical Islamic art, since these traditions were approximate contemporaries. It then compares differences in color symbolism, important symbols in each faith tradition (including Islamic calligraphy), and in the forms and functions of traditional architecture.

Identity and cultural expression in Greenlandic fashion1

The West Greenlandic national dress represents one of many aspects of Greenlandic identity and culture and is being used in contemporary fashion designs. Young Greenlanders are branding themselves in the media through fashion and are proud to wear distinctive signs of ‘Greenlandicness’. However, the incorporation of ‘sacred’ and cultural symbols, such as elements from the national costume, into fashion statements is problematic. Public disputes for and against changes to the perceived traditional symbols will form the basis of the empirical analysis. Will changing elements within the culture imply an impure culture and a weaker Greenlandicness? Fashion seems to be an important platform for negotiating identity, as it makes room for mixing elements and for challenging the essential dichotomy of purity and impurity, instead of placing Greenlandic identity and culture in a straitjacket of normative perceptions of tradition, essence and reification.

SARO-SARO: RELEVANCE OF CUSTOM SYMBOLS AND THE PROHIBITION OF HIJAB IN MUSLIM COMMUNITY WEDDINGS IN JAILOLO SELATAN DISTRICT, WEST HALMAHERA REGENCY

This article explores the Saro-saro tradition in the marriage of the Jailolo Muslim Society. In this tradition, traditional symbols should be obeyed, such as the use of conventional clothing, a headscarf bun as a standard symbol, and the prohibition of wearing hijab. This research is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Research findings show the ban on head coverings or hijabs and the use of buns as a symbol of tradition, even though they wear hijabs daily. The obligation to wear a bun rule out the obligation to wear a hijab for a Muslim woman at a wedding. Implementing saro-saro is a traditional ritual classified as mubah (allowed) to be applied; merely the conventional symbol, which needs a bun for saro for those who wear hijab, is contrary to Islamic law. When the traditional provision and Islamic law provisions are contradictory, it is a must to negotiate and dialogue then preempt the main requirements on the philosophy of "adat matoto agama, agama matoto kitabullah, and Sunnah Rasulullah," so the tradition and Islamic law can get along in harmony.

Mythological Images and Their Interpretations in Jewish Art of Eastern Galicia, 18th – 19th Century

This study analyzes the mythological representations of sea creatures, the hippocampus, and the Leviathan in the Jewish art of Eastern Galicia. It identifies the formation of a distinctive symbolic and sign system within Jewish art, serving as a means to convey fundamental religious and philosophical principles. The prohibition of anthropomorphic depictions contributed to the development of an entire cycle of animalistic and botanical images, illustrating the diaspora Jews' conceptualizations of the Land of Israel, the Jerusalem Temple, the Gardens of Eden, the commandments of the Torah, and the Talmud. Based on the study of artworks, including preserved illustrations from the destroyed synagogues in Khodoriv and Hvizdets during the Holocaust, as well as ritual objects such as Torah shields, Torah reading pointers, Hanukkah lamps, and the decoration of tombstones-matzevot, it has been established that Jewish art developed its own program of ornamentation and the use of symbols and signs. The features of the iconography of mythical sea creatures have been identified. It is emphasized that the traditional representation of the hippocampus as a creature with the body of half horse and half fish in Jewish art monuments was replaced by depictions of a creature with the body of half goat and half fish, or half lion and half fish. Such transformations can be explained by the influence of folklore and the reinterpretation of folk art. The symbolism of the hippocampus is associated with perceptions of the sea that surrounds the Land of Israel and serves as a metaphor for the transition to another, beautiful, paradisiacal world. The iconography of the depiction of the Leviathan is also connected to its symbolism. The Leviathan coiled in a ring is a traditional symbol of anticipation of messianic times, and the Leviathan coiled around a city or specific structures embodies the concept of the temple, alluding to a sacred space, as the skin of the mythical creature will be used for the tent of the righteous. Representations of the hippocampus and Leviathan on tombstones-matzevot embody the idea of anticipating messianic times and resurrection. The exploration of symbolism in Jewish representational and decorative art provides insight into the traditional Jewish culture of Eastern Galicia.

Application of traditional symbols in interior decoration based on VR technology

Abstract Traditional symbols, as visual symbols, are not only extremely widely used in traditional fields but are also constantly used in interior design. This paper first investigates the use of traditional symbols in interior decoration and the trend of integration of traditional symbols with modern design. Then, an index system is constructed to evaluate the level of development of interior design incorporating traditional symbols by establishing the original data matrix and determining the index weights. Finally, a fusion coordination model was established, and the data were analyzed for reliability, validity, and consistency tests to analyze the richness, taste, and emotional expression of interior design incorporating traditional symbols. The overall integration of traditional symbols with interior design increased from 0.4621 to 0.7346. The effect of traditional symbols in interior design based on VR technology on emotional performance in office scenes increased by 20% on average. The average of those who rated very conforming in different scenes was 20%, those who rated more conforming was 30%, and those who rated average performance was 10-20%. The research in this paper has important references and reference values for the use of traditional symbols in interior design.

The Orphic Gazelle: A Critical Iconology of the Zoomorphic Trope in Franz Marc and Rainer Maria Rilke

The article explores the curious landing of the gazelle in Franz Marc’s pictorial text (1913) and Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem (1907). An analysis of the iconographic and pictorial apparatus sets the foundations for a comparison to the poetic restitution of the same zoomorphic trope. Concepts from Visual Studies and recent iconological-anthropological schools of thought support a hypothesis of migration across time and medium of the gazelle’s symbolism and iconicity. Further, the critical iconology method reveals the possibility of autonomous expression for the zoomorphic trope in the idiosyncrasy produced by her torsion and gaze direction. Consequently, the gazelle offers a new path for decoding a precise historical and artistic attitude beyond expressionist pantheism. The implications of her alienating Orphic gaze are clarified when considered in contextual works and concern the visual projection towards a necessary turning point regarding Rilke’s and Marc’s ontological-aesthetic position. Beyond traditional symbolism, the gazelle depicts a transition toward formal experimentalism in the face of the impending First World War. It outlines the capacity of animal physicality to describe its genesis. Moreover, it illustrates the modern attitudes held towards culturally constructed change by distancing herself from hermeneutic overwriting while moving between precise ontological-aesthetic coordinates.

Geç Antik Çağ'da Aizanoi: Polis'in Çözülüşü

Aizanoi, one of the important cities of Phrygia, had experienced a transformation by 3rd Century Crisis which was felt throughout Roman Empire. Local elites lost their economic privileges because the transferring Temple Lands income to the imperial treasury now, and their political dominance for the increasing pressure of central bureaucracy upon the provinces, so they withdrew from the urban life. Aizanoi lost its autonomy, and its council became dysfunctional. The public buildings, which are the symbols of the Greco-Roman urban tradition, were either abandoned or lost their functions. In this process, the use of classical necropoleis ended and cemeteries around new churches appeared. The burial customs changed, and tombstones were not produced anymore. Use of writing had also dramatically decreased. Finally, Aizanoi transformed to a medieval settlement at the end of Late Antiquity. It was also disintegration of classical urban culture and the ideal of Polis.

Emic Meaning of Asok Tukon and Dowry in Javanese Marriage Tradition

In Javanese tradition, there is a custom that is practiced on the day before the marriage, namely "asok tukon". Asok tukon is a gift of a number of goods or money from the male family given to the parents of the prospective bride to the parents or family of the prospective wife. The meaning of this gift is as a form of gratitude from the male party for educating his daughter well and allowing the prospective bride to marry him. Later by the parents of the bride-to-be this asok tukon money is generally used to help with the cost of walimahan. The research type of this article is field with qualitative methods with a comparative approach. Researchers compare the meaning of asok tukon with dowry from the aspects of symbol use, values and meanings contained in these symbols. The research was conducted in Dukuh village of Salatiga City using qualitative method. The research found the types of symbols in the asok tukon tradition and their meanings emicly and looked for similarities and differences with the same symbols and meanings in the meaning of the dowry. Fundamentally, despite these differences, both Asok Tukon and dowry have symbolic value and meaning in the context of Javanese traditional marriage, and both are considered an inseparable part of the wedding procession.