Mohamad Bayani
Biographic Data
| ID | 698295 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mohamad Bayani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mohamad |
| FAMILY NAME | Bayani |
| SIGNATURE | BAYANI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad |
| ORCID | 0009-0001-6525-1535 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The concept of the creational body in Iranian mythology: Transformation and theological reinterpretations in Zoroastrian texts
This article explores the evolution of the “creational body” motif in Iranian mythology, focusing on its transformation within Zoroastrian theological contexts. Drawing on Indo-European and Indo-Iranian cosmogonic narratives, the article examines two primary representations: Gayōmard, the human prototype, and āsrō-kirb , an enigmatic body described as the “form of fire”. While the original Indo-Iranian myths often portray the creation of the cosm…
Creating Is Cutting: A conceptual metaphor in Avestan and Pahlavi texts
This paper investigates the development of the creation theme in Zoroastrian sources through the lens of the conceptual metaphor "creation is cutting". It analyses three terms: Avestan taš- and θβǝrǝs-, and Middle Persian brēhēnīdan. Each term is examined in non-metaphorical, non-creational metaphorical, and creational metaphorical contexts. This analysis, coupled with a comparison of their semantic nuances and metaphorical mappings, suggests a c…
A Comparative Analysis of Ahreman's Assault and Alexander's Invasion: Exploring Narrative Themes in Pahlavi Sources
This article compares the underlying themes in the narrative of Ahreman’s assault on Ohrmazd’s creation and the narratives surrounding Alexander’s invasion of Iran, as found in Pahlavi sources. The creation narrative initially presents a state of perfection characterized by purity, unity, order, and peace. Disrupted by Ahreman’s assault, it deteriorates into an imperfect state marked by impurity, flawed multiplicity, chaos, and conflict. Ultimate…
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A Comparative Analysis of Ahreman's Assault and Alexander's Invasion: Exploring Narrative Themes in Pahlavi Sources
This article compares the underlying themes in the narrative of Ahreman’s assault on Ohrmazd’s creation and the narratives surrounding Alexander’s invasion of Iran, as found in Pahlavi sources. The creation narrative initially presents a state of perfection characterized by purity, unity, order, and peace. Disrupted by Ahreman’s assault, it deteriorates into an imperfect state marked by impurity, flawed multiplicity, chaos, and conflict. Ultimate…
Creating Is Cutting: A conceptual metaphor in Avestan and Pahlavi texts
This paper investigates the development of the creation theme in Zoroastrian sources through the lens of the conceptual metaphor "creation is cutting". It analyses three terms: Avestan taš- and θβǝrǝs-, and Middle Persian brēhēnīdan. Each term is examined in non-metaphorical, non-creational metaphorical, and creational metaphorical contexts. This analysis, coupled with a comparison of their semantic nuances and metaphorical mappings, suggests a c…
The concept of the creational body in Iranian mythology: Transformation and theological reinterpretations in Zoroastrian texts
This article explores the evolution of the “creational body” motif in Iranian mythology, focusing on its transformation within Zoroastrian theological contexts. Drawing on Indo-European and Indo-Iranian cosmogonic narratives, the article examines two primary representations: Gayōmard, the human prototype, and āsrō-kirb , an enigmatic body described as the “form of fire”. While the original Indo-Iranian myths often portray the creation of the cosm…
Ancient Near East History (3 works) · Eurasian Exchange Networks (2 works) · History (2 works) · Narrative (2 works) · Archetype (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Byzantine Studies and History (1 works) · Conceptual metaphor (1 works) · Dismemberment (1 works) · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies (1 works)