چکیده:
The character of Rostam(1) in the Shahnameh and Indra in the Rigveda — the holy book of the Hindus — are so similar to each other that they can be compared and analyzed together in a single study. This research, by outlining the similarities in the duties, actions, and personalities of both myths and citing evidence from both books, attempts to strengthen the theory that Rostam is a metamorphosis/transformed version of the deity Indra; Indra, who was once worshipped by both the Aryan peoples of India and Iran, later in Iran, through passing through the sieve of Zoroastrianism — which left no room for polytheism — took on a heroic form. A close look at the behavior and characteristics of Rostam in the Shahnameh brings to mind his divine character, which is still called Indra in India. In this research, we refer to thirty cases of these similarities.
خلاصه ماشینی:
The Metamorphosis of Indra into Rostam Dr. Mohammad Reza Nasrasfahani - Ali Sadeghi Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature, University of Isfahan - Master of Persian Language and Literature, University of Isfahan Abstract The character of Rostam (1) in the Shahnameh and Indra in the Rigveda - the holy book of the Indians - are so similar to each other that they are compared and analyzed together in a single study.
Although, according to Christine Sénart, the story of Rostam is one of the most complex parts of Iran's epic history (Gharib 1386: 172), this research, by focusing on the duties, actions, and personality of Rostam, aims to demonstrate that the great similarity between Rostam and Indra "Indra" (2) in the Rigveda - which is the oldest literary work of India and its study informs us about the social conditions, civilization, and religion of the Aryans of India - is not accidental, and it can be believed that these two myths were one in the beginning, which in the course of time and, suitable to the circumstances, have found a new form.
In the Shahnameh (during the first feat of the Seven Labors, when Rostam sleeps for rest) suddenly: As soon as he took a step, the lion-like beast The brave one came towards his stable He said - the first horse must be broken So that I may have my mount in hand Towards Rakhsh, the radiant one, the breath came As fire boiled, so was Rakhsh at that time With two hands, he struck its head That sharp-toothed one upon its back He struck it against the ground until it was torn Making that demon helpless and without recourse (Ferdowsi 1388, Vol. 2: 22) My companion in the Seven Labors was Rakhsh Whose sharp sword was a gift to the world (Ibid, Vol. 5: 353) 17.
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