چکیده:
Ferdowsi's Shahnameh holds a unique position at the intersection of myth and history. The poetic narrative of this work, especially in the mythological sections and the Kayanian era, is deeply rooted in myths related to ancient Iranian culture, while simultaneously embedding historical events and cultural reflections within itself. However, in some Shahnameh studies, historical elements—particularly the Parthian period, which was removed from historical texts due to Sassanid animosity and remains only in the form of oral history and myth in collective memory—have been mistakenly considered as legends without historical basis. Furthermore, a group of researchers have provided interpretations that clearly contradict Ferdowsi's descriptions. This article, focusing on common mistakes in Shahnameh studies, examines and critiques existing challenges and slips, demonstrating how Ferdowsi utilized mythological frameworks to present his views on historical and cultural phenomena. By identifying and analyzing these errors, this research attempts to contribute to a more accurate understanding of the Shahnameh's narrative techniques and its role in preserving and recreating Iranian cultural identity.
خلاصه ماشینی:
By focusing on common mistakes in Shahnameh studies, this article critiques and examines existing challenges and pitfalls, demonstrating how Ferdowsi utilized mythological frameworks to present his perspectives on historical and cultural phenomena.
Another example of research errors is Gang-Dezh of Siyavash, which many researchers, without a careful examination of the Shahnameh text and solely through non-native interpretations, have compared to Greek or Indian utopias.
While Ferdowsi's descriptions clearly show that Gang-Dezh not only lacks the characteristics of an imaginary utopia but is also completely understandable within the real geographical and historical context of ancient Iran.
Finally, following Rawlinson's view and based on field research and in accordance with Ferdowsi's precise descriptions (Vedad, 1403: 175-188), the location of Gang-Dezh was identified in Tashkurgan.
Dr. Mehri Bagheri, in an article titled "Interpretation and Report of the Siyavash Legend in Relation to the Special Horse Sacrifice Ceremony" (Bagheri, 1393: 19-30), has attempted to consider the killing of Siyavash in the Shahnameh as an epic transformation of an ancient myth related to the "horse sacrifice" ritual among Indo-European peoples.
An examination of the above material clearly shows that the story of Siyavash cannot be an epic transformation of an ancient myth related to the "horse sacrifice" ritual.
Bibliography ـ Bagheri, Mehri, (2014), "Interpretation and Report of the Siyavash Legend in Relation to the Special Horse Sacrifice Ceremony", Nameh Anjoman, Special Issue on Shahnameh, Association of Cultural Works and Notables, Year 11, Number 1, Consecutive Issue 38.
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