Ethnozoology among the Berbers: pre-Islamic practices survive in the Rif (northwestern Africa)
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DOI: 10.1186/s13002-021-00466-9
Abstract: Background Ethnozoological knowledge is less documented than ethnobotanical. With this field study, we aim to record and analyze the Riffian Berber knowledge about the use of animals in traditional human and veterinary medicine. Our research… read more here.
Keywords: islamic practices; berbers pre; ethnozoology among; species used ... See more keywords
Pre-Islamic religious motifs (550 BC to 651 AD) on Iranian minor art with focus on rug motifs
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DOI: 10.4102/hts.v79i1.8341
Abstract: This article reviewed the influence of pre-Islamic religions such as Mithraism and Zoroastrianism on decorative elements of ancient Persian rugs. The article then evaluated the effect of the Islamic religion on Persian rugs. This was… read more here.
Keywords: persian rug; religious motifs; rug; pre islamic ... See more keywords