Childbirth-Related Rituals in the Miyonkol Oasis

Purpose of the Article: This study examines childbirth-related rituals in the Miyonkol oasis and focuses on their transformations over time. Methodology: The research is based on a historical-analytical approach, with particular emphasis on the analysis of field research findings alongside written sources. Findings: The results of the study show that in Miyonkol, customs related to childbirth have survived to the present day, shaped by ancient beliefs such as animism, fetishism, and totemism, and later influenced and optimized by Zoroastrian religious traditions. Novelty of the Study: This research explores traditional ceremonial practices associated with pregnancy in the Miyonkol oasis, detailing customs observed during the prenatal period, the chilla (postnatal confinement period), protective rituals for women, and the beshik solish (cradle ceremony) following childbirth.