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Klila
,_Maysan,_Iraq_-_Mar_17,_2019_10.jpg) In Mandaeism, the klila (Classical Mandaic: ࡊࡋࡉࡋࡀ) is a small myrtle (Classical Mandaic: ࡀࡎࡀ, romanized: asa) wreath or ring (translated as "circlet" by E. S. Drower[1]) used during Mandaean religious rituals. The klila is a female symbol that complements the taga, a white crown which always takes on masculine symbolism.[2][3] The klila is used to adorn the drabsha, a wooden cross covered with a white cloth that is the main symbol of Mandaeism.[2] Use in ritualsThe klila is used during most Mandaean rituals, including masbuta, masiqta, and priest initiation rituals.[2] In the QulastaSeveral prayers in the Qulasta are recited when consecrating and putting on the klila, including prayers 19, 46, 47, 61, and 79.[1] In E. S. Drower's version of the Qulasta, prayers 305-329 are recited for the klila, as well as for the taga.[1] Hazazban (or Haza-Zban) is mentioned in Qulasta prayers 19 and 27 as an uthra who sets wreaths (klila) upon the heads of Mandaeans who are performing masbuta.[1] Syriac parallelsIn the Syriac Peshitta, the word klila (Classical Syriac: ܟܠܝܠܐ, lit. 'wreath') is used to refer to Jesus' crown of thorns in the Gospels. In contrast, tga (Classical Syriac: ܬܓܐ, lit. 'diadem'), cognate with Mandaic taga, is used to refer to heavenly crowns in the Book of Revelation.[4] See alsoReferences
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