The symbolism of the sun in the visual sources of ilkhanids

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1 history department

2 sistan@bluchestan univercity

Abstract

The land of Iran, with its vast and vast civilization, is full of symbols that reflect Iranian beliefs. One of the symbols of ancient Iranian past and its mythological history is the symbol of the sun, which has its roots in religious beliefs. The symbol was re-used after Islam and represents one of the most important epochs of the Ilkhanid era, which was very important during that time. In this descriptive-analytic study, the symbol of the sun was studied in the Ilkhanid period sources and using historical sources it was concluded that in the Ilkhanid period, the symbol of the sun first grew with religious motivation and then with the national motivation. It was further added that in this period the national and religious aspect of the aforementioned allegory was emphasized, and with this constant motive and association with the religion of different ages, it easily entered the next period and became a symbol of new beliefs.
 

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