Matching the mythical themes of vision and wisdom in Egypt and Iran with emphasis on the Shahnameh preserved in the Korkian Foundation of New York

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1 PhD Candidate in Persian Language and Literature, Ramhormoz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ramhormoz, Iran.

2 PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Literature, Ramhormoz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ramhormoz, Iran.

10.22034/ias.2022.323119.1849

Abstract

Myths are stories based on the history, religious beliefs and beliefs of ancient nations and express their civilization and culture. Ferdowsi's Shahnameh is a mythical, heroic and historical epic. Unusual events and unnatural beings are mixed with myth in the epic. Ferdowsi depicts the stories of Shahnameh with beauty and artistry, each of which conveys themes such as wisdom, courage, etc. to the audience according to their subject. Research shows that some researches related to myth and Shahnameh have dealt with the subject of mythology in Shahnameh to some extent with various issues such as archetype with mythological theme or mythical symbols and similar cases; But myths with the title of vision and wisdom have not been considered in Shahnameh and have been studied from perspectives close to the subject such as religion and wisdom in this field. In the present study, according to the themes of vision and wisdom in Shahnameh, the question has been answered and the question has been answered that what are the mythical themes of vision and wisdom in Egypt and Iran (in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh)? The results show that Iranian mythology is reflected in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, and in connection with the theme of vision and wisdom, it should be noted that there are some historical figures in the Shahnameh who have similarities with Egyptian mythology.

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Islamic Art Studies
Volume 19, Issue 46 - Serial Number 46
February 2021
Pages 254-273

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