Volume 9, Issue 42 (2022)
CFL 2022, 9(42): 217-250 |
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Saberi A, Shabanlu A, Mohammadnejad Alizamin Y, Siahpour K. Analysis of Beliefs - Myths of Kikhosrow in the Beliefs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad People. CFL 2022; 9 (42) :217-250
URL: http://cfl.modares.ac.ir/article-11-58781-en.html
URL: http://cfl.modares.ac.ir/article-11-58781-en.html
1- PhD Canndidate of Persian Language and Literatur, Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran.
2- Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literatur, Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran , a.shabanlu@ihcs.ac.ir
3- Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literatur, Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran.
4- Assistant Professor of History, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.
2- Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literatur, Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran , a.shabanlu@ihcs.ac.ir
3- Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literatur, Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran.
4- Assistant Professor of History, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.
Abstract: (1271 Views)
The aims, questions, hypotheses and research methods
In this research, we try to emphasize the differences between the oral narration of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and the original story of Kaykhosrow in Shahnameh. While rereading the epic foundations and myths of this story, we investigated the holy image-myths of Kaykhosrow in the popular literature of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
In this article, we seek to answer the following questions: How is Kaykhosrow's image in popular culture and literature of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad? Which epic and mythical themes from the story of Kaykhosrow are reflected in the narrative of the people in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?
The hypothesis of this research is that according to the heroic spirit of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and their familiarity with rough and war-torn mountains, the narrative of Kaykhosrow's story has changed among residents of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in order to strengthen the epic themes.
The research method, in terms of basic aim and data collection, followed library-field studies, and the data analysis was done through qualitative content analysis and structured interviews.
The main discussion
Although Kaykhosrow is a multifaceted character and all the epic and heroic features, along with his spiritual functions, are evident in his character, the last parts of his life and his glorious journey are the reason for his pious personality, and such a journey is not very prone to the emergence of epic themes.
However, the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, in their oral narrations of this story, have introduced the themes of war and militancy in different dimensions of the story, in such a way that we think the story has remained the same.
The changes that the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad have made in the original story of Kaykhosrow, besides linking this national- heroism story and its characters with the geography of the region, show that they are very interested in the national epics and heroic stories, revealing the region's special talent for attracting epic themes.
On the other hand, many ancient foundations related to the Zoroastrian religion have remained in this region and have represented themselves in the popular narrative of the story of Kaykhosrow; therefore, the image of Kaykhosrow in the culture of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad has two epic and mythical aspects that have found a sacred position.
Conclusion
So far as epic is concerned, the changes in Kaykhosrow's story have taken place with the emphasis on the elements of heroism, heroic ritual, war and military campaign, and epic actions and beliefs. Evidence indicates that reading Shahnameh, the familiarity of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad with Shahnameh, and the special epic feelings that these stories have created among the people of this region, have a direct relationship with their brave and stubborn nature.
On the other hand, in the beliefs of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad about Kaykhosrow, the delivery of the Gitinems Cup to the king in the spring water, Hatef's inspiration to Kaykhosrow (Kaykhosrow's eternal life), his horse and dog in a cave where the source of life and plants were in a spell, the sanctity of the plants, among others, there are themes that are rooted in the ancient customs and myths. This shows that the culture of ancient Iran is still alive in this area and continues to live in other forms.
In this research, we try to emphasize the differences between the oral narration of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and the original story of Kaykhosrow in Shahnameh. While rereading the epic foundations and myths of this story, we investigated the holy image-myths of Kaykhosrow in the popular literature of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
In this article, we seek to answer the following questions: How is Kaykhosrow's image in popular culture and literature of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad? Which epic and mythical themes from the story of Kaykhosrow are reflected in the narrative of the people in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad?
The hypothesis of this research is that according to the heroic spirit of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and their familiarity with rough and war-torn mountains, the narrative of Kaykhosrow's story has changed among residents of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in order to strengthen the epic themes.
The research method, in terms of basic aim and data collection, followed library-field studies, and the data analysis was done through qualitative content analysis and structured interviews.
The main discussion
Although Kaykhosrow is a multifaceted character and all the epic and heroic features, along with his spiritual functions, are evident in his character, the last parts of his life and his glorious journey are the reason for his pious personality, and such a journey is not very prone to the emergence of epic themes.
However, the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, in their oral narrations of this story, have introduced the themes of war and militancy in different dimensions of the story, in such a way that we think the story has remained the same.
The changes that the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad have made in the original story of Kaykhosrow, besides linking this national- heroism story and its characters with the geography of the region, show that they are very interested in the national epics and heroic stories, revealing the region's special talent for attracting epic themes.
On the other hand, many ancient foundations related to the Zoroastrian religion have remained in this region and have represented themselves in the popular narrative of the story of Kaykhosrow; therefore, the image of Kaykhosrow in the culture of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad has two epic and mythical aspects that have found a sacred position.
Conclusion
So far as epic is concerned, the changes in Kaykhosrow's story have taken place with the emphasis on the elements of heroism, heroic ritual, war and military campaign, and epic actions and beliefs. Evidence indicates that reading Shahnameh, the familiarity of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad with Shahnameh, and the special epic feelings that these stories have created among the people of this region, have a direct relationship with their brave and stubborn nature.
On the other hand, in the beliefs of the people of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad about Kaykhosrow, the delivery of the Gitinems Cup to the king in the spring water, Hatef's inspiration to Kaykhosrow (Kaykhosrow's eternal life), his horse and dog in a cave where the source of life and plants were in a spell, the sanctity of the plants, among others, there are themes that are rooted in the ancient customs and myths. This shows that the culture of ancient Iran is still alive in this area and continues to live in other forms.
Keywords: Persian mythology, Kaykhosrow myth, Shahnameh, popular literature, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Public literature of Lori and Bakhtiari
Received: 2021/10/10 | Accepted: 2022/01/4 | Published: 2022/01/7
Received: 2021/10/10 | Accepted: 2022/01/4 | Published: 2022/01/7
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |