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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-09-77-20
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.09.77.20
Language: English
Citation: Djabborova, M. (2019). Depicting Jamshid’s image in Alishir Navoi’s works. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 09 (77), 107-117. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-09-77-20 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2019.09.77.20 |
Pages: 107-117
Published: 30.09.2019
Abstract: The Timurid statesman and poet Alisher Navoi (1441-1501) was the great example of justice, enlightenment, and creativity in Timurid prince Sultan Husain Baykara’s court where Navoi promoted the image of Sultan Husain as a just and enlightened lover depicted in his works as a traditional symbol of Jamshid as just and creative shah. Being well aware of myths and fables through historic books and literature works, Navoi created a new symbol of mythical Jamshid inspired by “Shahnama” by Firdausi. The skills and specifics of the use of traditional characters by Navoi are a special object of this research. Although he depicted shah Jamshid as a just ruler as one of the important problems of his time, Navoi expanded upon the historical-mythical image of Jamshid by re-developing and adapting many mythical images from “Shahnama” by Firdausi, the roots of which goes back directly to the first written source “Avesto”. In his book “A history of Ajam State”, epic dastan “Khamsa”, and “Khazoyin ul-maoniy” Navoi skillfully pictures the image of Jamshid as a great, powerful, just, and enlightened ruler. What is significant about this research is the emphasis on positive features peculiar to the human as knowledgeability, entrepreneurship, and mastership, craftsmanship, and business-master as it was significant in Navoi’s multifaceted creative character. Thus, in Navoi’s creative fiction and lyric works the traditional image of Jamshid is masterfully depicted vividly and brightly to promote justice and mercy for the rulers of that time.
Key words: traditional character, oriental literature, traditional symbol, historical-mythical image, goblet.
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