The Connection between Heroes and Their Steeds in Iranian Epic and Mythological Narratives

Scholars and lovers of Persian epic-mythological literature are definitely familiar with the mysteries connection between epic heroes and their steeds. At the first glance, it seems that steeds of epic and mythological heroes possess some distinctive talents and gifts in compatibility with their riders and owners, in contrast to common horses. With their exceptional perception, these horses are able to make emotional and mental relations with their riders, and sometimes they seem to outrun their human owners for prediction of hazardous situations. Juxtaposing all the clues about connections between epic-mythological heroes and their horses, the author finds a more profound relation that is based on cultural and ideological beliefs of the people describe stories and narratives. It seems that, in this field of literature, the horse of any hero is an embodiment and representation of the name of its hero.