An introduction to modelling of destiny dominance in Iranian myths and legends

Farideh Davodimoghadam

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URL :   http://research.shahed.ac.ir/WSR/WebPages/Report/PaperView.aspx?PaperID=169817
Date :  2022/09/17
Publish in :    همايش شرق شناسي برلين

Link :  https://dot2022.de/en/
Keywords :destiny dominance , Iranian myths, legends

Abstract :

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An introduction to modelling of destiny dominance in Iranian myths and legends Farideh Davoudi Moghadam (Shahed University, Iran, Islamic Republic of) Myth is the oldest and most glorious literary creation of the human mind that emerges from the darkness of history and beyond the dusty millennia of human life and depicts the invisible distant corners of culture and thought in mysterious mirrors. All manifestations of ancient human experiences, such as religion, magic, literature, and philosophy, are deeply entwined with myth. Legends are an example of oral literature, and they are the reflection of ancient human thoughts, desires, fears, and beliefs. The dominance of destiny in myths and legends of Iran and other nations in the East and West of the world is a pervasive and recurring theme that in many cases forms and advances the primary narration of the story by itself. Many myths and legends are based purely on this idea, making it possible to build a model of the general functions of narratives about fate and fortune. Although the dominance of destiny in myths and legends of Iran is one of the central and prominent themes in such stories main plot and narrative, In this field, no research has been done to introduce and present its patterns. In this study, a model was derived from Iranian myths, legends, and heroism. Following the research, a general report about this model has been presented, and it will be introduced to myth and legend enthusiasts.

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