Hitfun
| Part of a series on |
| Mandaeism |
|---|
 |
| Religion portal |
In Mandaean cosmology, Hiṭfun (written Mandaic: Hiṭpun) or Hiṭfon (Hiṭpon) (Template:Lang-myz) is a great dividing river separating the World of Darkness from the World of Light.[1] It is mentioned in Hymn 25 of the third book of the Left Ginza.[2] The river of Hiṭfun is analogous to the river Styx in Greek mythology and Hubur in Mesopotamian mythology.
It is also known as hapiqia mia or hafiqia mia (Template:Lang-myz), which means "streams/springs of water" or "outflowing water." The water is fresh, and is located in a realm that is situated between Abatur's and Yushamin's realms.[3]
In Mandaean scriptures
The Scroll of Abatur has many illustrations of boats ferrying souls across this river.[3]
According to the 1012 Questions, masiqta rituals are needed to guide departed souls across the river and into the World of Light.[4]
See also
- Shahrat
- Piriawis
- Hubur in Mesopotamian mythology
- Styx in Greek mythology
- Gjöll in Norse mythology
- Vaitarna River (mythological) in Hinduism
- Yomotsu Hirasaka in Shinto cosmology
- Sanzu River in Japanese Buddhist mythology
- Kalunga line in Kongo mythology
References
- ^ Al-Saadi, Qais Mughashghash; Al-Saadi, Hamed Mughashghash (2012). Ginza Rabba: The Great Treasure. An equivalent translation of the Mandaean Holy Book. Drabsha.
- ^ Gelbert, Carlos (2011). Ginza Rba. Sydney: Living Water Books. ISBN 9780958034630.
- ^ a b Aldihisi, Sabah (2008). The story of creation in the Mandaean holy book in the Ginza Rba (PhD). University College London.
- ^ Drower, Ethel S. (1960). The Thousand and Twelve Questions: A Mandaean Text (Alf Trisar Šuialia). Berlin: Akademie Verlag.
