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'''Mah''' is also the [[Persian language|Persian]] name of a [[fish]] on the back of which the Earth is believed to rest. In popular [[Islamic mythology]], the world sits on a [[Rock (geology)|rock]], on the back of a [[bull]], on a ''kamkam'' (meaning unknown), on the back of a [[fish]], on [[water]], on [[wind]], and on the veil of darkness—hence the Persian expression ''az mah ta mahi'', 'from the moon to the fish'; that is, throughout the whole universe. |
'''Mah''' is also the [[Persian language|Persian]] name of a [[fish]] on the back of which the Earth is believed to rest. In popular [[Islamic mythology]], the world sits on a [[Rock (geology)|rock]], on the back of a [[bull]], on a ''kamkam'' (meaning unknown), on the back of a [[fish]], on [[water]], on [[wind]], and on the veil of darkness—hence the Persian expression ''az mah ta mahi'', 'from the moon to the fish'; that is, throughout the whole universe. |
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"Mah" is also a common inside joke in musical theater on broadway. It is difficult for actors to find the correct pitch for weird notes that start with a vowel. (Example: 'Ah Gentlemen' from [[Jesus Christ Superstar]]). What good actors do is place a consonant infront of the line that makes it easier to find the pitch. So when practicing, it is much easier to say 'Mah Gentlemen' than it is to say 'Ah Gentlmen.' Mah! |
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Revision as of 04:59, 1 September 2005
Mah is an ancient Persian god of the moon, one of the Yazatas. He is associated with the cow, which plays an important part in old-Iranian mythology, and presides over time and tide. He is mentioned as an assistant of Vohu Manah. The seventh day of the month is dedicated to Mah.
Mah is also the Persian name of a fish on the back of which the Earth is believed to rest. In popular Islamic mythology, the world sits on a rock, on the back of a bull, on a kamkam (meaning unknown), on the back of a fish, on water, on wind, and on the veil of darkness—hence the Persian expression az mah ta mahi, 'from the moon to the fish'; that is, throughout the whole universe.
"Mah" is also a common inside joke in musical theater on broadway. It is difficult for actors to find the correct pitch for weird notes that start with a vowel. (Example: 'Ah Gentlemen' from Jesus Christ Superstar). What good actors do is place a consonant infront of the line that makes it easier to find the pitch. So when practicing, it is much easier to say 'Mah Gentlemen' than it is to say 'Ah Gentlmen.' Mah!
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