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Superstitions from Balochistan
Superstitions from Balochi Oral Tradition in Pakistan.

Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Serpent Queens
Serpent Queens and other myths related to snakes from South Asia, Persia and Turkic Cultures.

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Jane Bond 008: Operation Karachi
The female James Bond Pakistani and Iranian filmmakers introduced to the world: Jane Bond

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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How Jaal Mehendi Came Around to Symbolise Chaupar
Did you know that the Jaal pattern of Henna is inspired by the game of Chaupar?

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Jhulelal Qalandar
Jhulelal Qalandar of Sehwan Sharif, Sindh

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Pomegranates in Medieval Toxicology
Toxicology tips for using Pomegranates from medieval Persian literature.

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Władysław Turowicz: The Polish-Pakistani Aviator
The Polish-Pakistani who is the Godfather of Pakistan's Space Program.

Folkloristan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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The Glorious Tradition Mounted Archery in the East
Mounted archery, or horseback archery, is one of the most precious traditions of the East.

Folkloristan
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Atrocities of the British Raj in the Indian Subcontinent
Atrocities of the British Raj in the Indian Subcontinent: from theft to gas chambers to massacres.

Folkloristan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Shared Linguistic Heritage of the Roma and Pakistanis
Ten words common between Romani and Urdu, or other languages in Pakistan.

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Enchanted Objects in the Hamzanama
Seven mythological objects from the Hamzanama.

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Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Shahzada Bahram Ao Gul Andamay: A Mistranslated Epic
Learn more about the mistranslation of the Masnavi Shahzada Bahram Ao Gul Andamay by Oriental writers.

Folkloristan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Genres of Balochi Oral Tradition
Different genres of folk poetry in Balochi, language of the Baloch people.

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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The Children of Iblis
The sons and daughters of Iblis, Satan, in Muslim Tradition.

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Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Existentialism in Urdu Poetry
Read more on Jean-Paul Sartre's South Asian predecessor: Mirza Ghalib.

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Fabric Folklore: Bengali Muslin
The folklore of Bengali Muslin, a fabric for royalty, an industry destroyed by colonisation.

Folkloristan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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The Seven Jinn Kings of Old
The Seven Jinn Kings who once ruled the Earth from Muslim folklore.

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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HMS Afridi
Read more on the HMS Afridi, one of Britain's finest Tribal Class Destroyers, named after a Pakhtun tribe.

Folkloristan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Jasmine Flowers in Pakistani Culture
Explore the symbolism and folklore of Jasmine Flowers in Pakistan and Muslim culture at large.

Folkloristan
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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The Delicay and Tradition of Sajji
Sajji | A traditional dish from Balochistan
Dosteen Faisal
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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