Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals . x, the new-year of the an-cient Persians, retains its importance in the reformed calen-dar, in spite of religious changes. On the birthday of theyoung Spring, when all Nature rejoices (and in no country isthe transition from the gloom of winter more rapid and de-lightful than in Persia), the shah, by ancient custom, proceedsfrom his capital, attended by the ministers and nobles of hiscourt, and a large body of troops, to an appointed place,where a magnificent tent is prepared, having in it the throneof state. The ceremonies co
Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals . x, the new-year of the an-cient Persians, retains its importance in the reformed calen-dar, in spite of religious changes. On the birthday of theyoung Spring, when all Nature rejoices (and in no country isthe transition from the gloom of winter more rapid and de-lightful than in Persia), the shah, by ancient custom, proceedsfrom his capital, attended by the ministers and nobles of hiscourt, and a large body of troops, to an appointed place,where a magnificent tent is prepared, having in it the throneof state. The ceremonies commence with a grand review;tribute as well as presents from the governors of provinces,from the officers of state, and from all who are entitled tostand in the presence, are laid at the feet of his majesty. Aweek is thus spent in feasting and joy. Where else in thewide world is May-day kept in such a style as this ? Thereis a sacrilegious element in it in the form of royal selfishness,but we see in it a bow of promise for the Persians. THE HOG. 167 CHAPTEK
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