“Scientific and Specialized Journal of Modern Literary Research”

“Scientific and Specialized Journal of Modern Literary Research”

An Analysis of Major Events during the Reign of King Vishtaspa, with a Comparative Study of Various Texts (Differences and Similarities)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
roholah jafarzadeh 1
hamid ardestani 2
farzin hgafuri 3
1 Ph.D. student, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Science and Research Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Research Sciences Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran
Abstract
By examining various texts and sources that discuss kings and mythical figures, notable similarities and differences can be observed. One such figure is King Vishtaspa of the Kaianids. During his reign, numerous events occurred, which have been narrated differently across various texts and sources. One of these events is the emergence of Zoroaster. In different sources, references are made to Zoroaster’s appearance during Vishtaspa’s time, but historical texts present these accounts in different ways. Additionally, the battle between Vishtaspa and Arjasp is another significant event of this period. Some texts cite religious reasons for the conflict, while others attribute it to Arjasp’s demand for tribute, and yet some accounts mention Arjasp’s imperial ambitions as the cause of the battle. The battle between Rostam and Esfandiyar is another major event that took place during Vishtaspa's reign. While some sources detail this event with precision, many others do not provide thorough descriptions. In this research, we aim to analyze and interpret the major events using a variety of sources to describe the differences and similarities, ultimately shedding light on the reasons behind these conflicting narratives.
Keywords
Vishtaspa
major events
historical texts
epic texts
storytelling manuscripts
Subjects
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“Scientific and Specialized Journal of Modern Literary Research”
Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
September 2024
Pages 67-88