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Multilingual Analysis in Eastern Religion and Mythology
Sherwan Hussein Hamad
Human beings have continuously shown interest in the diversity and wide range of languages. However, this linguisticphenomenon has never been explained properly by humans. Hence, in every intellectual development that the humanshave gone through, a question concerning the variety of languages has caught human’s attention and seek to get an answerfor it. From the early stages of cognitive development, religious and mythological practices, as some of the earliest periodsof human cognitive development, have historically addressed a wide range of existential and philosophical questions.Among these is the origin of linguistic diversity, which pointed as a subject that has caught in the human’s interest.Therefore, for instance the analysis of sacred texts and mythological narratives show that many traditions have offeredexplanations for this phenomenon of linguistic. According to our findings, we can understand the fact that theseexplanations which appear in foundational religious writing books points out how important this question was even for theearly stages of human beings. Moreover, this research attempts to study how linguistic diversity is shown in religious andmythological texts. We have analyzed the examples we have collected so far, as well as the origins of these religious andmythological texts we have collected are identified. The research methodology uses a descriptive-analytical, and theresearch materials consist of religious and mythological texts that discuss the phenomenon of this linguistic diversity. Theresearch is divided into two parts, the first part lays out the theoretical, and introducing the key concepts of the study,including linguistic diversity, its reasons, and interpretations of linguistic diversity from religious, mythological,philosophical, and scientific viewpoints. It then discusses mythology, types of mythology, and the importance of mythologyas a source for answering human questions. The second part is dedicated to analyzing and interpreting religious andmythological texts that address linguistic diversity, examining how each text interprets this phenomenon through differentperspectives.
Volume 12 · Issue 6 · December 2025The Initial of Mononotheism in Ancient Egypt and Iraq
Rebwar Hussein Rasul, Emad Abdulqadir Mohammad Saeed
Religion has always been an important part of human life. In other words, ever since humans first appeared on Earth and began living in organized ways, they have felt a need for religion. By religion, we mean how people understand the world and themselves, and how they interact with the things around them. In ancient times, people in Egypt and Iraq, like people in other civilizations, created religious beliefs to protect themselves from natural events they didn’t understand but believed had power over their lives. Because of this, they started to treat these natural forces as holy, and over time, this led to the belief in gods. At first, there were many gods. But over time, due to religious changes, political developments, and growing awareness in society, the number of gods decreased. Eventually, in both ancient Egypt and Iraq, the idea of believing in one god (monotheism) began to appear. Political and religious unity also played a role in bringing the idea of one god to the front. Still, there are many interesting and important points to explore about this topic. It would take several studies to fully understand why people moved from believing in many gods to believing in just one, and how this change happened. Therefore, this study with the title "The Beginnings of Monotheism in Ancient Egypt and Iraq: A Historical Study" aims to explore the monotheism in ancient history. This subject is discussed through several different topics
Volume 12 · Issue 5 · October 2025Principles of Compatibility Between Religion and Philosophy According to Al-Ghazali (d. 505 AH / 1111 CE)
Khalid Ismail Hamad, Kameran Aziz Abdullah
The title of this scientific study serves as a factor in proving the relationship between religion and philosophy. This research addresses the problem of the connection between religion and philosophy, asserting that both are in agreement, even though some individuals believe that religion and philosophy are two distinct forms of knowledge. However, this study reveals that they are not only not distinct but are, in fact, in agreement. As Al-Farabi states: "Just as religion seeks truth, so too does philosophy seek truth." The most important objective of this research is to reconcile religion and philosophy from Al-Ghazali's perspective, as he, being both a philosopher and a jurisprudent, achieved compatibility between religion and philosophy. However, the question here is: Can religion and philosophy truly coexist? Did Al-Ghazali, whom some consider a jurisprudent, succeed in reconciling religion and philosophy? Is the relationship between religion and philosophy a positive or negative one?
Volume 12 · Issue 3 · June 2025A social Perspective On Euphemisms and Their Uses in Kurdish
Zhawaro Abbas Omar
This research investigates (A Social Perspective on Euphemism their Uses in Kurdish). The main objective of this research is to explore the factors affecting the use of euphemism in Kurdish language and understand the phenomenon of euphemism in language. In today's world, talking about sensitive topics has increased, so speakers are looking for a lighter alternative to express their opinions, so they resort to euphemisms. The research approach is praise-analytical, and we have taken the research materials from the everyday language of the people. The results of the study show that euphemisms in Kurdish play an important role in several areas, such as preserving the social structure and values of society. As for taboos, sexual expressions are at the top of taboo expressions in Kurdish, so speakers use euphemisms as a substitute to avoid social complaints. In the field of political discourse, the study showed that euphemisms play a major role in shaping messages and influencing the masses. In addition, Kurdish media (television, radio, newspapers, social networks) have played a major role in the use of euphemisms. The study also showed a strong relationship between the use of euphemisms and religious beliefs in Kurdish society as the majority of speakers follow the holy religion of Islam. This research is divided into two parts, the first part is devoted to (a brief about euphemism (aesthetics)), which includes the following topics (concept and definition of euphemism, types of euphemism, hidden euphemism, explicit euphemism, functions of euphemism, euphemism structure, The second part is entitled (A Social Perspective on Euphemism and its Uses in Kurdish Language) which includes the following topics (Euphemism and Language, Euphemism and Culture, Euphemism and Literature, Effective Reasons for Using Euphemism in Kurdish Language, Reasons for Avoiding Taboos, Reasons). religious, political reasons, commercial reasons).
Volume 10 · Issue 1 · March 2023The Role of Religion in Peaceful Relations and the Trojan War Between Ancient Greece and Asia Minor
Muhammadamin Ali Abdullah, Snwr Ahmed Hassan
The study is entitled “The role of religion in peaceful relations and the Trojan War between ancient Greece and Asia Minor” highlights the peaceful relations between Greece and Asia Minor from ancient times until the arrival of Alexander the Great, their un peaceful relations in the Battle of Trojan, the role and influence of religion in the formation of these relations the similarity of the gods and create colony and trading, Participating in the party and festivals, and The Battle of Trojan is also cited as an example of their non-peaceful relationship. The study consists of an introduction and summary in both Kurdish and English, conclusions, list of sources and three discussions. The first topic is a historical brief about ancient Greece and Asia Minor and an introduction to religion, The second topic deals with the role of religion in the peaceful relations between ancient Greece and Asia Minor, The third topic account for the role of religion in the War of Trojan. This is in addition to presenting the findings of the study.
Volume 10 · Issue 1 · March 2023Effects of Dadaism in the Poems of Farhad Pirbal
Kosrat Ali Abdullah, Farhang Muzafar Muhamad
This study is about ( Effects of Dadaism in the poems of Farhad Pirbal ). It is divided into two sections, The first category is devoted to theory, and it is divided into five subcategories: first, what is Dadaism, second, how it began, and third, publishing of Dadaisms. We'll speak about how and why it ended in the fourth subcategory. We shall briefly address Farhad Pirbal's revolt against the norms and Anti-Common in the fifth and final subcategory. The second aspect, which is a practical approach, is to classify certain of Farhad Pirbal's poetry as Dadaistic poems. And the outcomes are displayed. Reliable sources are used, and the study abstract is translated into Arabic and English at the conclusion.
Volume 9 · Issue 5 · December 2022The Problem of Religion in the Political Philosophy of 'Thomas Hobbes'
Nawzad Jamal Hamafaraj
Since the name 'Hobbes' in one way or another, associated with political philosophy and the problem of power in particular, rarely comes to mind, he focused on 'religion' as a sensitive and crucial subject in political matters. The prevailing view is that it deals with the issue of power in the first place. However, if we look closely at his texts, we find a major component in his philosophical thought, which is; 'Religion'. Religion as an epistemological problem and as a political problem cannot be overcome without solving it in the political space. Because wars and political instability are often due to rivalries and conflict between religious sects and internal wars, Hobbes believes that the radical solution is based on a new organization of the relationship of religion to power. Rarely did researchers analyze the concept of religion, the motives of religiosity and its relationship to power and knowledge. Therefore, the research answers the following question: Are Hobbes' criticisms of religion and its call for absolute power, the ultimate goal and ultimate end of it? or the end is; Coexistence between religions and sects and political and social stability? From here, the research tries to prove: that his criticisms of the sects and religious rivalries were for that goal. The mental assumption of instability and chaos, which he calls the 'natural state', and the transition from a state of 'war of all against all' to stability can only take place through a social contract that guarantees coexistence and ensures that 'power' is delegated to a higher authority only. Absolute power is a means, not an end in itself. So, the coexistence between the different components of society under one roof is the framework that guides Hobbes' thought. Key words: Aristotle, religion, opposition to authorities, stability, politics.
Volume 9 · Issue 3 · June 2022Religious Ceremonies and Beliefs in Ancient Iran’s History Before the Emergence of Zoroastrianism
Nawroz Hamad Ali, Imad Abdulqadir Muhammed Sa’eed
This thesis entitled “Religious Ceremonies and Beliefs in Ancient Iran’s History before the emergence of Zoroastrianism” is an attempt to present and explain the history of the emergence of religious beliefs in ancient Iran from stone ages to the 7th century BC such as the Elamites as one of the tribes of Zagros Mountains who became the first inhabitants of Iran. Also, the Medes were one of the Indo-European tribes that moved to Iran and dwelt there. Through researching about the ways of their lives, types of their worships, and the burial of their deaths we will get some religious beliefs.