The Folklore of Norouze
reimagining the tale of Winter Grandma ( Naneh Sarma ) and Spring Grandpa ( Amou Norouze)
I've reimagined the classic folklore of Norouze where the transition from winter to spring is symbolized by the departure and arrival of two figures.
According to this age-old tale, the seasonal shift occurs when Winter Grandma (Naneh Sarma) steps aside and makes way for Spring Grandpa (Amou Norouze). This transition marks the beginning of the Iranian New Year (Norouze) and the arrival of spring. It's said in the old story that despite their love, these two are destined never to meet.
In this retelling, I've added some creativity and humor, well as some images.
Let's reimagine.
Winter Grandma
Naneh Sarma is a symbolic figure in Persian folklore, embodying the essence of winter's end. Portrayed as a kind and wise traditional Persian grandmother, she represents the cold, frosty season with a heart full of warmth.
In imaginative tales, she is often depicted making tea with a mystical samovar, symbolizing hospitality and warmth in the cold.
Her Samovar is long and magical. It never runs out of tea. Some people say she got this from Amo Norouze as a gift.
When it's time to leave, she rides her magical Samovar which can turn into a spaceship, taking the winter and colds with herself away.
Spring Grandpa
Spring Grandpa is the counterpart to Naneh Sarma. He is portrayed as a funny, playful, and energetic traditional Persian grandfather, representing the warmth and freshness of the green season of spring when nature awakens from its winter sleep and comes alive again. He is often depicted as a happy and lively person, friends with animals and nature.
His superpower is that he is friends with all animals and nature, and his happiness is endless.
When it's time to arrive and bring happiness to nature, he comes with an animal that represents the new year. For example, this year is the whale year, so he arrives while riding a whale.
Love Story
They should never reach each other, otherwise, the world ends. But in recent years, it's been said that they finally could meet each other. That's the main reason for global warming.
Happy Norouze Everyone 🐋🌱✨