محورهاي "آز" و كنشهاي شخصيتهاي آزمند در شاهنامه فردوسي

The pivots ofAaz (greed) and the interaction of greedy characters in Shahnaame by Ferdowsi

The word Aaz (greed) in modem Persian language, called Aazi or Aazay in Avestaa and Aaz in Pahlavi. All these mean: greed, strong desire, lust and it is also the name of a vicious demon which in Zorvaani and Zoroastrian mythology is considered as the most powerful figure and the right hand of the Devil in the battle with Ahura Mazdaa. Bondahesh, Minoo-ye-Kherad and Zoroastrian teachings, all emphasize on insatiableness, deception and despotic nature of Aaz, It opposes wisdom; strengthens by anger, lying, deception, insanity and other negative characteristics of human beings; and weakens by goodness, honesty, righteousness and wisdom. Aaz in Shahnaame, is a cruel demon, the root of badness, the cause of some battles and a motivation for many killings. Based on mythological beliefs and religious texts, Ferdowsi has presented various aspects of Aaz in the stories of Shahnaame. The writers ofthis article have divided the pivots of Aaz into five parts: power, despotism, jealousy, lust and avarice. They then study these parts and present a clear analysis of all these divisions.