A Reflection on the Archetypal Interpretation
of Four Myths Associated with the Tirgan Festival

Aydin Areta

Tirgan is a festival of hope.

A celebration of faith in the ultimate ascendancy of the forces of truth and Asha when darkness stands on the threshold of conquering the world.

A celebration of the victory of the hidden forces of light and truth when Ahriman appears to stand on the threshold of victory over the world.

A celebration of darkness’s defeat at the very moment it regards its dominion over the world as certain.

May Tirgan, the festival of hope, be auspicious for Iranians.