苗族传统婚俗原初民俗意象论析

On the Folkloric Allusions of Marital Customs of Miao Nationality

苗族的传统婚俗中有许多重要仪式,其中的"一路打伞"、"用鸡捉魂"和"回门祭祖"等,是较为典型的几种。其目的在于促进新娘对自己在社会和家庭中的不同角色进行确切认证,以完成婚前角色(少女)到婚后角色(主妇)的转换,以便最终为男方的祖先神灵所庇护,为男方的家庭成员所接纳,从而幸福地度过自己的婚姻生活。

There are many important martial rites in the traditional culture of Miao nationality, like holding an umbrella all the way, catching the soul by cocks, offering a sacrifice to the forefather when back to one＇s home. These rites will help the bride to confirm her future roles in family and society, transform herself from a girl to housewife successful so as to get protection form the ancestors of her husband, be accepted by the new family member, and finally lead a happy marriage life.