Analysis of the Types and Themes of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Lullabies

Abstract

Lullabies are considered to be one of the most natural types of poetry in Iran and the world, produced with simple language and clear feelings, and are a comprehensive mirror of part of the changes in society, in which mothers’ wishes are reflected. By examining and analyzing these types of songs, one can observe the social changes of the past era. This literary genre has a special place among the literature of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad province.

Lullabies are one of the main types of lyrical literature in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces. The themes of lullabies in this region can be considered to include the reflection of love and affection for children and the satisfaction of the child's emotional needs, the wishes of mothers in lullabies, the glory of mothers for their children, the expression of livelihood issues, the influence of nature and lifestyle in lullabies, references to religious, social, cultural and economic issues, teaching hobbies, games, etc. In this article, after the introduction and statement of the background and research method, we will discuss the classification of lullabies in this region, and issues such as the influence of nature in lullabies, religious beliefs in lullabies, the expression of livelihood issues in lullabies, the expression of wishes in lullabies, and glory in lullabies will be the main axes of this discussion. It is worth noting that the author has divided the lullabies of this region into four categories: caressing, awakening, frightening and paternal.