The Comparative Study of Motif of Bull in Iranian Mythology

In this article, the writer, drawing on comparative studies, first describes the cow protecting the mythical Fereydu¦ n, and suggests that there is a connection between this motif and the ox, mother of M¦ar¦uts, in the Rig Veda. Based on this hypothesis, the writer compares this story with the fairly tale of ``M¦ah P¦ ⧠s¦an¦ â'' (the beauty with a moon on her forehead), to shed more light on the connection between the moon and the cow in the latter story. Finally, the writer makes an attempt to show the special symbols used in these two stories in connection with the moon, the cow's horn, the ox-headed mace and the cask.