Investigation and Analysis of Huma's Connection with the Captor Gods

Farzane Qasrodashti, Ali; Rezaei Dashtarzhane, Mahmoud; Hajiyani, Farrokh

doi:10.22055/jrp.2023.41864.1085

Investigation and Analysis of Huma's Connection with the Captor Gods

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Ali Farzane Qasrodashti ¹

Mahmoud Rezaei Dashtarzhane ²

Farrokh Hajiyani ³

¹ PhD. Student of Persian language and literature; Shiraz university

² PROF. of Persian language and literature; Shiraz university

³ Associate PROF. of culture and language of ancient Iran; Shiraz university

10.22055/jrp.2023.41864.1085

Abstract

Iranian Huma or Indian Suma is one of the common Indo-Iranian myths. Huma is manifested in Iranian beliefs as both God and plant. But in Indian narrations it is more known as an intoxicating drink and Indra's favorite. Huma is also associated with rituals that result in obtain or birth of famous children and mythological narratives of these result can be seen in India and Iran; But in Shahnameh and a narration of Yashtha, Huma has become a worshiper or admirable that captors Afrasiab. A closer look at the God Huma in Iran, as well as a comparative analysis of the actions of the children descended from Huma in Indian and Iranian mythology, reveals that Huma was a multifaceted deity in ancient Indian and Persian traditions who was associated with immortality and clergy and the captor gods. Devout Huma in Shahnameh is a remnant of the last two functions of this God in ancient Indo-Iranian narratives.

Keywords

Huma

Suma

Devout Huma

Shahnameh

Captor Gods