Research Article

A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah

Volume: 3 Number: 2 September 21, 2021
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A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to present a different point of view for some of the winged figures on Clazomenian Sarcophagi. The increasing research and publications on relations between Persian and Hellenic cultures allow scholars to re-examine the specific features on some artefacts. Also, even though there are several and successful PhD thesis on Clazomenian Sarcophagi, there is a lack of publications as well. The interaction between Persian and Hellenic cultures can be most clearly observed on religious and funerary practices, which are obviously in close relationship. Even though the Clazomenian Sarcophagi are unique artworks of a very limited period and region, this limitation of time and space provide a quite useful data on Persian-Hellenic cultural relations. The comparison of winged figures on D.3, G.4, 32, 33, 34, and 35 (referenced to the catalogue IDs of Cook, 1981), with other sarcophagi and contemporary examples from different art works, points out a connection between Persian “god given fortune” Hvarnah. So, the concepts of Hvarnah and its interpretations in Hellenic art should be studied in detail. Because, as the “Royal Hvarnah” and Tykhe connection alongside gems and coins of the same period indicates, it is quite obvious that the “Personal Fire Hvarnah”, which is the main topic of this paper, is not the only influence of this demon on western art and culture.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Archaeology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 21, 2021

Submission Date

July 12, 2021

Acceptance Date

August 15, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 2

APA
Kan, M. H. (2021). A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History, 3(2), 389-404. https://doi.org/10.33469/oannes.969993
AMA
1.Kan MH. A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah. OANNES. 2021;3(2):389-404. doi:10.33469/oannes.969993
Chicago
Kan, M. Hamdi. 2021. “A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah”. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History 3 (2): 389-404. https://doi.org/10.33469/oannes.969993.
EndNote
Kan MH (September 1, 2021) A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History 3 2 389–404.
IEEE
[1]M. H. Kan, “A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah”, OANNES, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 389–404, Sept. 2021, doi: 10.33469/oannes.969993.
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Kan, M. Hamdi. “A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah”. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History 3/2 (September 1, 2021): 389-404. https://doi.org/10.33469/oannes.969993.
JAMA
1.Kan MH. A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah. OANNES. 2021;3:389–404.
MLA
Kan, M. Hamdi. “A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah”. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History, vol. 3, no. 2, Sept. 2021, pp. 389-04, doi:10.33469/oannes.969993.
Vancouver
1.M. Hamdi Kan. A Persian Demon on Clazomenian Sarcophagi: Hvarnah. OANNES. 2021 Sep. 1;3(2):389-404. doi:10.33469/oannes.969993

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