Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 16، number In Volume 12، March 2024 ، issue Number 94

Comparative study of Zal's story with Zorvan, Mehr, Christianity and Manichaean religions based on archetypes

Abbas Heydari , Omidvar A’ali Mahmoudi (Author in Charge), Omidvar Malmoli

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this article is to compare the Zal myth based on its elements and archetypes; It is with emphasis on Mehr, Zorvan and Manoist rituals. Zal is one of the heroes of Shahnameh. Zal"s warrior stories begin from the time of the Manouchehr kingdom. The end of Sam"s family life; Shahnameh"s heroic stories end with Rostam"s death. Although the sources of Zal"s Pahlavi story are related to ancient Aryan beliefs, its elements and archetypes show the core and origin of the formation of this story in the East, which came into being with the Scythians under the name of Parthians. The generals of this eastern story have not only been introduced in Iran; It has also gained a general reputation.

METHODOLOGY: In order to conduct this research, the verses of the Shahnameh, which were related to the story of Zal in the field of study, were extracted; Then the poems were classified and analyzed based on the content structure with the help of scientific sources related to the research topic. This research is represented by reference to library sources and descriptive-analytical method.

FINDINGS: Achievement of the subject; It shows the components, archetypes and elements of common Eastern beliefs in the adaptation of the following ritual stories: light or shine (whiteness) leaving the people or traveling, hiding in a cave or mountain for teachings and spiritual education, waiting for the people and welcoming the elders from The way of predicting the savior is the return of the savior as the king or warrior god. As a result of these beliefs; In order to nurture and elevate himself, the savior stays away from earthly people - his people - for a while and hides in the earth-mother-, like a mountain, then he returns for the mission and salvation and rule of his people.

CONCLUSION: These ancient and similar examples can be seen not only in the mentioned rituals, but also in other eastern stories such as "Be Afrid" and "Bukhtar". ancient or religions such as Mitra, Zorvan, Christ and Mani he realized the origin and origin of ancient religions and their ritual form.

Keyword
Zal myth , Zorvan , Mehr , Christianity , Manichaeism , Archetype

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