A quarterly specialized journal
The Message Of Folklore from Bahrain To The World

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Epidemics and Diseases in Moroccan Folk Culture: Significance and Symbolism
Issue 57

Epidemics, diseases, famines and other natural disasters influenced the stagnation of economic, social and political structures, condemning them to a lack of...

The Concept of Soul in Bahraini Society
Issue 14

This study investigates the concept of the soul in Bahrain. Bahrain’s heritage plays an important role in positioning souls within the framework of...

Comparative Study N Arabic Oral Literature: Nabati Poetry And Al Ataba: A Case Study
Issue 12

The research examines the relation between the Nabati poetry and al Ataba poetry in several aspects. This research is pioneer in Arabic oral literature....

Prayer beads (Masbaha): From the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul to Al Shuq Palace in Cairo
Issue 33

People use prayer beads to keep count while they recite the Tasbih prayer. The beads are made of natural materials such as stones, wood, metal or bone, or of...

The Art of Lighting Candles
Issue 40

Recently, the International Organization of Folk Art (IOV) held its 14th European International Scientific Conference of Folk Culture in...

Folktales in the age of technology: from oral storytelling to digital media
Issue 63

The folktale is an artistic creation in which literary, social, cultural, and religious aspects blend together. This has led to several studies exploring its...

Satellite channels and their effect on folk culture
Issue 30

Our aim is not to discuss the dangers of satellite channels; we are not attempting to have these channels closed down or denying that they represent a...

Research on folk literature and cultural changes: A theoretical approach
Issue 28

Folk culture plays a significant role in cultural and postmodern studies. As a part of mass culture, folk culture has contributed to the weakening of the...

The theoretical and practical foundations of the development of weaving looms (Sadu)
Issue 34

A traditional form of weaving practiced by Bedouin women in rural communities in Kuwait and other Gulf states, Al Sadu is used to produce fabric for furniture...

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