Volume III Special Issue I January 2023

Name of Author : Mary Sandra S

Title of the paper : Water in Religious History and Literature

Abstract: From a religious and spiritual perspective, water typically denotes purification and is presented as a tool to cleanse one’s body, wash away their sins, and purify their souls. Muslims perform ablution – wash certain body parts with water in a specific manner – to cleanse themselves before offering a prayer. Water has held significant importance in every cultural tradition in history, not just because of its importance for life but also because of the symbolic values and mystical properties it is believed to possess. In literature Water has been used to represent many different concepts throughout history, the most common ones being life, growth, rebirth, transformation, rejuvenation, healing, and purification. Many literary experts have also used water as a symbol of grace. Some of the popular literary works that involve water symbolism include In A Flood of Evidence Noah’s ark served as a way of protection from that catastrophe while Noah’s flood served as a punishment for sin.

Keywords : Noah’s ark, Religious History and Literature

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Page Number : 109-111