The Morphology of Yashts and Gathas in Avesta with a Dramatic Literature Approach

This article, using a dramatic literature approach, delves into the morphology of Yashts and Gathas in Avesta, exploring the sacred texts of Zoroastrians concerning Yashts and Gathas. The aim of this article is the morphology of the performative aspects of Yashts and Gathas in Avesta from the perspective of dramatic literature. What this article examines encompasses the structure, form, and performative elements, including narrative influence, poetic techniques, the use of dialogue and monologue in these works. The present research, by referring to the foundational theoretical elements of dramatic literature, highlights the existing similarities between Yashts and Gathas and ancient and modern dramatic works. It studies the literary impact on the composition of these texts, with a particular emphasis on emotional intensity and audience engagement, contributing to matters related to religion, literary analysis, and performative literature, transcending specialized boundaries. Comparative study and digital methods provide alternative avenues for research, offering a better understanding of Yashts and Gathas, their cultural significance, and their participation in religious and literary traditions. This article has been analyzed through analytical and documentary methods, as well as based on Aristotelian dramatic structure theory .

Keywords:

Morphology , Yashts , Gathas , Avesta , Culture , Dramatic Literature