پيوند قهرمان آرماني با نمونه هاي نخستين انسان

The association of the ideal hero with the first human being

In the Iranian culture, what is attributed to the ideal hero has been affected by the way the first human being is depicted in the ancient rituals and myths. In this article, considering manʹs earliest functions, the writer discusses the process and cause of the change of the first human being to the first king. Then, considering the cause of the association of the hero with the first human being, the writer explains the replacement of the myth of the first human being with the savior hero, referring to figures such as Keykhosrow, Tahmoores, Jamshid,Keyumars and Seyawosh, who have the attributes of the first human being and the first king. Reference has also been made to them as saviors and ideal heroes. To illustrate the ritualistic and religious nature of this question, some examples have been taken from the text of the story of Seymorgh, Ghoghnoos (the phoenix) and the Seal.