FIRE RITUALS. BULGARIAN-CHINESE PARALLELS

This article is an attempt to explore traditional fire ritual culture. It aims to compare fire customs in Bulgaria and China. The introductory part examines in detail the rites and ritual behavior and their relationship with myth as the primary source of calendar rituals. It also considers the fire rite as a continuation of ancient solar cults. The article presents some of the most popular holidays in Bulgaria and China that are related to fire and fire rituals.

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Diplomatic Economic and Cultural Relations between China and Central and Eastern European countries
Published
2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.62635/q42n-8n7h
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Sustainable Urban and Rural Development
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FIRE RITUALS. BULGARIAN-CHINESE PARALLELS

Diana Maglova
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Diplomatic Economic and Cultural Relations between China and Central and Eastern European countries
Sustainable Urban and Rural Development
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FIRE RITUALS. BULGARIAN-CHINESE PARALLELS

Diana Maglova
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Abstract

This article is an attempt to explore traditional fire ritual culture. It aims to compare fire customs in Bulgaria and China. The introductory part examines in detail the rites and ritual behavior and their relationship with myth as the primary source of calendar rituals. It also considers the fire rite as a continuation of ancient solar cults. The article presents some of the most popular holidays in Bulgaria and China that are related to fire and fire rituals.

Diplomatic Economic and Cultural Relations between China and Central and Eastern European countriesVol. 10(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Sustainable Urban and Rural Development
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