An Anthropological Analysis of Keykhosrow’s Character in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh

Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh is full of stories which are rooted in myths. The characters can be analyzed from different viewpoints. Keykhosrow one the eminent In this paper, relying on desk study, document and content analysis, adoption Marcel Mauss’ anthropological approach Eliade’s theory about magic doctors we have his magical actions. findings paper show that Iranian-Turanian a potential witch. He also has characteristics actions found witches. Keykhosrow, like king-priest who dominated Classical Elements adept witchcraft, conquers Afrasiab with unusual tricks ends Great War.