The Role of Magic and Witchery in Stories of “The Arabian Nights” (Hezar-o Yekshab)

Document Type : Research Paper

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Abstract
In order for a better understanding of the stories of Hezar-o Yekshab, it is essential to have information about magic and witchery; the present study, therefore, examines the role of witchery in these stories. Magic, its different types and different methods of witchery are analyzed and evaluated through different parts of the book. The results of this study clarify the main theme of stories of Hezar-o Yekshab that has played an important role in Iranian prose literature.
Keywords: Arabian Nights (Hezar-o Yekshab), Magic, Magicians, Prose literature, Witchery

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