Abstract

Myths are symbolic structures that influence the way meanings are created and the social world is interpreted. This study aims to understand how myths are sustained by play and focuses on the example of a seasonal ritual, namely Hıdrellez spring celebration, in Turkey. Hıdrellez celebration is a leisure activity characterized by festive events, rituals, and social practices. It also relates to human knowledge and practice concerning nature and the universe. The study adopts a qualitative research design based on interviews, as this is an exploratory study. The findings reveal that plays contributes to the continuation of myths via performances, leisure communities, embodiment, and fun. However, it is also evident that the sacred rituals of Hıdrellez are being commodified by the entertainment businesses in urban settings.

摘要

神话是影响意义创造方式和社会世界解释方式的象征结构。本研究旨在了解神话是如何通过游戏来维持的，并重点关注季节性仪式的例子，即土耳其的 Hıdrellez 春季庆祝活动。Hıdrellez 庆祝活动是一项以节日活动、仪式和社交活动为特征的休闲活动。它还涉及人类关于自然和宇宙的知识和实践。本研究采用基于访谈的定性研究设计，因为这是一项探索性研究。研究结果表明，戏剧通过表演、休闲社区、体现和乐趣有助于神话的延续。然而，同样明显的是，Hıdrellez 的神圣仪式正在被城市环境中的娱乐企业商品化。