An Effigy of the Newborn
Following the birth of Rostam through the particular quality presented in Shahnameh, an effigy (doll) of the newborn was made adorned with the pattern of sun and sigil, with a dragon drawn on its arms and a lion claw held in its hand. The doll was placed on a horse and sent to Zaal, in Zabolestan. According to Garshasp Naameh, a similar figure was made of silk when Saam was born, then placed on a horse and sent to Garshasp. The question here is that were the news of the birth of heroes’ grandchildren sent via sending a doll of the newborn? Why has not this been done using miniatures? These two important questions are posed in this study so that scholars may find a worthy answer.
- حق عضویت دریافتی صرف حمایت از نشریات عضو و نگهداری، تکمیل و توسعه مگیران میشود.
- پرداخت حق اشتراک و دانلود مقالات اجازه بازنشر آن در سایر رسانههای چاپی و دیجیتال را به کاربر نمیدهد.