 A Mandaean priestly initiate wearing the himiana (bottom) | |
| Type | girdle or belt |
|---|---|
| Material | wool |
| Place of origin | southern Iraq and southwestern Iran |
The himiana (Classical Mandaic: ࡄࡉࡌࡉࡀࡍࡀ) or hemyanā is a sacred ritual girdle or belt used by the Mandaeans. Traditionally, it is white, tubular, and made of wool.
Etymology
Himiana is a Persian loanword, like burzinqa (turban) and margna (staff).
Description
Unlike the Zoroastrian kushti, which is made of 72 threads, the Mandaean himiana is made of 60 woolen threads.
See also
References
- Buckley, Jorunn Jacobsen (2002). The Mandaeans: ancient texts and modern people. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-515385-5. OCLC 65198443.
- ^ Drower, Ethel Stefana (1937). The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran. Oxford At The Clarendon Press.
- ^ Gelbert, Carlos (2023). The Key to All the Mysteries of Ginza Rba. Sydney: Living Water Books. pp. 577–584. ISBN 9780648795414.
External links
- Tying the turban and the sacred belt (The Worlds of Mandaean Priests)
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