Observing the relationship between the word “logos” from Heraclitus perspective (Cross Symbol Pattern in Iranians’ thought)

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Discussion of Logos in Heraclitus idea will be seen is represented with ontological sight of this Greek philosopher. Therefore, to clarify the concept of logos from his perspective and facing it to address it with questions about the epistemology of Cross Symbol’s role which is  _the main purpose of this study- , first, the term Logos in Heraclitus’ ideas is investigated. Heraclitus believed Logos as a worldwide principle and rule which surrounded the world. It is a unique matter but common for everyone and appears as a light in the middle of fire. In Iranian’s Mythology Asha Vahishta like Logos symbolize global system, Act of God and morality in the world which introduce fire as its representative on earth. This fire has an old relationship with Corss Symbol Pattern.  Accordingly, in this study, some ideas have been taken into considerations which review the external and internal coordinatescharacteristics of Logos with Asha vahishta, being in line with their alignment with the Cross Symbol.  Thus, to determine the epistemological relationship between these two transcendental concepts and symbol and to answer thisthe main question that if it is possible to consider the Cross Symbol as tangible symbol for Logos,concerning the possibility of regarding cross as the visual   symbol of Logos, first, Heraclitus parts about Logos and the mystery of the universe which is hidden in it, along with its possible impact of ancient Iranians’ thoughts are studied we reviewed Heraclitus’ fragments about Logos and its hidden mystery of the universe as well as its possible impact on the ancient Iranians thoughts. Finally public analogy of Heraclitus ideas about fire which is visible sign of Logos, with ancient Iranians’ thought about fire that was strengthen by Asha Vahishta will be mentioned here as the result and findings of this survey.. It is done toTherefore,   determine the transcendental relationship between Logos in Heraclitus’s ideas and Cross Symbol’s role among Iranians is determined. Descriptive-Analytical method of research has been chosen and resources have been collected in the library.

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The Monthly Scientific Journal of Bagh-e Nazar
Volume 13, Issue 42 - Serial Number 42
December
December 2016
Pages 45-56

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