نمادينگي آتش و بازتاب آن در متون اساطيري و حماسي ايران

Symbolism of Fire and its Reflection in Persian Epics and Mythological Texts

Fire is one of the fundamental elements in the creation of being and the material world. Based on its importance in human life, from ancient times to the present, there have been many relevant ritual narrations representing the living realities of the ancient world, to be turned into symbols in later ages. The purpose of this paper is to study the symbolism of fire in myths and its reflection in the mythological and epic texts of Iran (Avesta and Shahnameh). The symbol of fire in myths and dreams is interpreted according to Freudian Psychology. Among the examples of fire in Avesta are the "Ritual Fire", Destructive Fire" (of Resurrection Day) and the "Testing Fire". In the text of Avesta the fire is the focus of ritual and worship. Ferdowsiʹs Shahnameh, which traces the concept of fire from ancient times, demonstrates examples of fire, especially the "Testing Fire" {the fire made for testing Siavash).