Examining the Role and Character of Women in the Political Power Structure in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh
Keywords:
Woman, Structure, Political Power, Shahnameh, ExplanationAbstract
The objective of this article is to explain the role of women in the political power structure from the perspective of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. The research method employed in this study is of a library-based nature, utilizing the technique of content analysis. The theoretical framework applied is mythological criticism. The findings indicate that the dimensions, indicators, and components related to women’s roles in Shahnameh are delineated across three dimensions: the social dimension, which includes three components and eleven indicators; the political dimension, which consists of two components and ten indicators; and the personality dimension, which encompasses two components and nine indicators. Moreover, the results derived from the analysis of Shahnameh reveal that women in this epic, in addition to expressing love and feminine emotions toward their heroic spouses, possessed exceptional power in managing political and military affairs. By presenting their opinions and suggestions regarding political and governmental matters, they played both direct and indirect roles in the political power structure, demonstrating their significant influence within the political domain.
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