This study aims to identify the primary expression of the Mongolian “graphic archetype” by analyzing the visual forms, symbols, and meanings represented in Mongolian rock art through semiotic and archetypal approaches. The research applies Erwin Panofsky’s three levels of interpretation—pre-iconographical, iconographical, and iconological—as its methodological framework and conducts a...
The terminology and interpretation of the unique clothing and artifacts created for specific rituals among shamanistic communities significantly due to various factors, including the spiritual beliefs and lifestyle of the ethnic groups. An essential part of this shamanistic clothing culture is the headwear, particularly the “Orgoi” hat, which features an open crown. The body of this hat is...