ABSTRACT

Throughout the Sasanian history the masses as well as the dignitaries, the magi and noble families strongly believed that the king possesses certain qualities that are not to be found in other individuals. The king was, therefore, always from the Sasanian lineage and first-born princes were given preference over others. It was believed that the king must possess beauty, merit, and extraordinary bodily strength, and that he must be committed to the Zoroastrian traditions, rituals, and Iranian norms; and that his mother must be a member of the nobility as well. These qualities were the most important requirements for becoming king, and they legitimised the Sasanian king’s political power. Given the qualities of the Sasanian kings, this paper attempts to expound the theoretical requirements for choosing a king during this period of Iranian history.

摘要

纵观萨珊王朝的历史，大众以及达官显贵、贤士和贵族家族都坚信国王具有其他人所不具备的某些品质。因此，国王总是来自萨珊王朝的血统，长子的王子优先于其他王子。人们相信国王必须拥有美丽、功德和非凡的体力，而且他必须致力于琐罗亚斯德教的传统、仪式和伊朗规范；而且他的母亲也必须是贵族成员。这些品质是成为国王最重要的条件，它们使萨珊国王的政治权力合法化。鉴于萨珊王朝国王的素质，本文试图阐述在伊朗历史时期选择国王的理论要求。