Narrative Patterns of Persian Tales and Myths

Myths and legends are the oldest and most beautiful literary and creative works of the human mind; the reflection of man’s ancient thoughts and desires, aspirations, rituals, and beliefs. Accurate knowledge of their components and elements, along with the analysis of their concept and content, leads today’s man to the mysteries of myths and legends and shows the depth of moral, philosophical, religious, and intellectual foundations of his ancestors. Both of them have special structures and patterns that the familiarity with them will pave the way for researchers in humanities and literary studies to understand the micro and macro functions, and ultimately to understand the semantic maze of these texts.