Manouchehr Tashakori

[ 1 ] - An Analysis of the Actions and Characteristics of Hero-Pahlavans of Persian Tales and Comparing them with the Shahnameh

Heroism is one of the main themes in popular Persian prose stories. The hero in these stories has characteristics that generally belong to the mythical beliefs and traditions of pre-Islamic and post-Islamic Iran. Many historical and social factors are important in the transmission of these traditions and beliefs but one of the most important ones is Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. In many cases, the acti...