Margna
Wooden staff carried by Mandaean priests
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The margna (Classical Mandaic: ࡌࡀࡓࡂࡍࡀ, Modern Mandaic pronunciation: [ˈmɑrgənæ]) is a ritual olive wooden staff carried by Mandaean priests. A Mandaean priest always carries his margna during baptismal (masbuta) rituals.[1]
According to the Right Ginza, the margna (staff) of Living Water (Mia Hayya) is one of the weapons of Manda d-Hayyi.[2]
Etymology
The Mandaic word margna is of Iranian origin.[3]
In the Qulasta
See also
- Aaron's rod – Staves carried by Moses's brother, Aaron, in the Torah
- Caduceus – Staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology
- Mandaean priest § Clothing
- Rod of Asclepius – Symbol of medicine
- Sceptre – Staff held by a ruler to symbolize authority
- Staff of Moses – Walking stick used by Moses
- Staff of office – Stick denoting position, rank or prestige
- Was-sceptre – Ancient Egyptian religious symbol