A Study on the Role of Hereditary-magical Tools in Darab-Nama of Tarsusi

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 member of faculty. Razi University

2 razi university. kermanshah. iran

10.22103/jis.2024.23708.2622

Abstract

Purpose: This research, try to find out who is/ are the senders, receiver and receivers of these tools and agents. What are the types of tools, what is the role of these tools in advancing the receiver's goals, what interpretations can be given from these tools and what kind of classification of these tools can be reported?
Method and Research: This paper done with the descriptive-analytical-documentary method, through the study of library resources and the use of internet databases.
Findings and Conclusions: After investigation, we found that most of the transmitters of these tools are epic and then religious characters, the transmitters or mediators are masters of knowledge (ascetics and pious, sages or philosophers), the recipient is an epic and sometimes historical character who has a mission and the point This is where only mission-oriented heroes receive these tools. The types of tools are mostly war and combat weapons, which have become extremely effective due to "contagious/proximity" magic. Some of these tools can be interpreted psychologically; For example, a mace, a sword, and especially arc can be a symbol of "manhood" and masculinity.
 

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