Yezidism is a fascinating part of the rich cultural mosaic of
the Middle East. Yezidis emerged for the first time in the 12th
century in the Kurdish mountains of northern Iraq. Their religion,
which has become notorious for its associations with "devil
worship," is in fact an intricate syncretic system of belief,
incorporating elements from proto-Indo-European religions, early
Persian faiths like Zoroastrianism and Manichaeism, Sufism and
regional paganism like Mithraism. Birgul Acikyildiz offers a
comprehensive appraisal of Yezidi religion, society and culture.
Written without presupposing any prior knowledge about Yezidism,
and in an accessible and readable style, her book examines Yezidis
not only from a religious point of view but as a historical and
social phenomenon. She throws light on the origins of Yezidism, and
charts its historical development -- from its beginnings to the
present -- as part of the general history of the Kurds. The author
describes the Yezidi belief system (which considers Melek Taus --
the "Peacock Angel" -- to be ruler of the earth) and its religious
practices and observances, analyzing the most important facets of
Yezidi religious art and architecture and their relationship to
their neighbours throughout the Middle East. Richly illustrated,
with accompanying maps, photographs and illustrations, the book
will have strong appeal to all those with an interest in the
culture of the Kurds, as well as the wider region.
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