Giá trị của biểu tượng Naga trong văn hóa của người Khmer Nam Bộ

Abstract

Snake - one of the representatives of the natural world to human - is the original model image, tied to the source of life and imagination. Going through different spaces and times, snake has become sacred serpent - the Naga symbol with meanings and values which are constantly being enriched. In addition to bearing the noble symbolic meanings: the symbol of the water source and the original point; Naga symbol also has eternal values such as historical value, spiritual value, educational value, ... that accompany and reciprocate in human life. This connection has become the identity - the valuable cultural principal of the Khmer people in Southern of Vietnam. The Naga symbols have been "living" in the hearts of the Khmer people in Southern of Vietnam with customs, rituals and norms; with visual arts; with religion and rich and lively folklore.