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Ansari M, Jahangir S, Zaheri Abdevand E. A Comparative Analysis of the Motifs of the Story "Kor-e Asb-e Siah" in Bakhtiari Culture and the Story of Siavash. CFL 2023; 11 (52) :1-28
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1- PhD Candidate in Persian Language and Literature, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran. , Mohammad.ansari.m@gmail.com
2- Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
3- Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
2- Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
3- Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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The literature of popular culture, based on beliefs, thoughts, and desires, has featured many adaptations and revisions of mythical epic narratives. It has been used as a model to create new stories that afford insight into the general perception and perspectives on these tales. This study aims to undertake a comparative analysis of the characters, actions, and mythical epic motifs of the story “Kor-e Asb-e Siah” in Bakhtiari culture and the story of "Siavash" in Shahnameh using document analysis. The comparative investigation encompasses an examination of their social backgrounds, physical attributes, and actions of stepmom characters, horse characteristics, and seeking asylum in another land. The results demonstrated significant similarities between these two stories; the main protagonists are princes with indeterminate maternal lineage, possessing corporeal beauty and horses that share similar qualities such as color, intelligence, and the ability to jump high. Additionally, their stepmothers are seeking for a sexual desire, both ultimately taking refuge in another land, getting married, and building a city and palace for themselves. Nevertheless, there are divergences between these stories; the story of Siavash features more politically motivated character behavior, whereas “Kor-e Asb-e Siah” emphasizes on familial matters. Hence, it could be concluded that “Kor-e Asb-e Siah” in Bakhtiari culture is a creative retelling or adaptation of the story of Siavash.
Article Type: پژوهشی اصیل |
Subject:
Public literature of Lori and Bakhtiari
Received: 2023/04/5 | Accepted: 2023/06/13 | Published: 2023/09/22
Received: 2023/04/5 | Accepted: 2023/06/13 | Published: 2023/09/22
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