A Study of the Similarities and the Differences of the Jamshid Character in Shahnameh and Avesta

Jamshid is one of the ancient Indian-Iranian gods, whose name has appeared in the Vedas, Shahnameh, and Avesta. This ancient mythical character has gradually changed to an epic character; he has descended from the rank of gods to the form of a great king in Shahnameh and Avesta. The story of Jamshid in Avesta is closer to its original myth. In Shahnameh, the character is more epic due to the influence of Muslim narrators, the poet’s religious beliefs, and coordination with the social beliefs and ideas. Studying the different aspects of this character can help understand the development process and find out the similarities and differences in the mentioned works.