Comparative Study of mythical birds in Iran and neighbor civilizations, Case Study: sēnmurw phonix

Comparative Study of mythical birds in Iran and neighbor civilizations, Case Study: sēnmurw & phonix Parisa Alikhani Faradonbe Fateme Akbari Ahad Ebrahimi Abstract Narratives, myths, and fables of different nation’s common points and indications are visible. These common myths, also end in the resemblances in figures. Thus, by investigating these indications you can reach to their common and main themes. The following research studies myth of sēnmurw and similar mythological birds in neighboring civilizations, based on their figures in works of metal, clay, painting, tailing, and sculptures, to gain a comprehensive knowledge about their corresponding fables and figures. This text firstly deals with the theoretical foundations of these myths, relying on historical, literary and artistry remained works. Narratives regarding their birth, life and death are extracted and then the most popular figures are studied to trace this hypothesis that what are the common points among myths. According to findings from studies and comparisons, which are done through analytical and descriptive methods, these myths have some common points in some features, which among them are immortality, eternal life, primary enemy, rebirth, suicide, lacking a mate and aiding. Also having a powerful figure, birds wings, forceful claws and beauty are among their common characteristics. Keywords: mythical bird, sēnmurw, Ghoghnoos, Phoenix, Garuda, Phoenix.