The man from road on his white horse

The man on horseback,” using this figure not merely as a metaphor for military authority but as a representation of racialized power and as an adjunct to racial regimes.

The significance of this figure is explored through the history of black horse riders and the “threat” that the image of the black rider poses to majority white culture. The horse, which has been portrayed as s symbol of nobility and beauty, is one of the most flamboyant and the most original domesticated animals in pre – Islamic world, mythology of ancient Persia, ancient religious texts, Shahnameh (Book of Kings), historical periods and the works of that era. The horse played a very vital role, which has always been praised. And other than usual use of it as transportation and hunting, there was also ritualistic, economic, martial, lyrical, decorative and ceremonial functions.
As the ancient Iranian asked Ahura Mazda goodness for themselves and their families, they also asked strength and vigor for their horses. In the Avesta, the horse is named as one of the most preferred animals, and even for the good horse care and maintenance, there are also instructions. The symbol has been regarded as a sign of purity, authenticity and importance in the Iranian culture. The importance of the horse in the world of mythology of Iran is to the extent that every Yazata (divinity) has golden chariot and Tiztak horses (speedster horses). After Islam, by referring to the horse in some verses of the Holy Qur’an, Iranian – Islamic texts, andbooks and manuals dealing with horses and horsemanship (Faras – Nama), good nature and importance of this creature is emphasized. Historical and literary evidence reflects the deep-seated attachment of Iranians to the keeping and raising of horses and giving holy aspects to this noble and intelligent animal. Therefore, the most depicted animal in the epic texts of Khorasani Style, including Shahnameh is the horse.

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MediumOil on wooden panelSize15cm x 35cm Year2024