Infusion of Myth in Reality: An Application of Northrop Frye’s Theory of Myth to Kesar…. The Son Of God by Abbas Kazmi

Abstract

This study explores the infusion of myths in Kesar’s tale. The prime objective of this research is to discover the mythical elements in Kesar’s tale. Therefore, to find out the mythical elements the researcher has applied Northrop Frye’s theory of myth. Myths are analyzed on the basis of the four seasons of myths found in this theory. Qualitative methodology of data analysis has been used in conducting this research. To accomplish this research, data has been collected from some interviews by a well-known researcher of Baltistan, Muhammad Hassan Hasrat and from some books such as Kesar; The Son of god, Baltistan ka Tehzebi wa Saqafati Wirsa and Saqafat e Baltistan. The Northrop Frye’s theory of myth helps to find out the infusion of mythical elements that are found in the epic Kesar. After the data analysis, it is uncovered that the myths found in the epic Kesar; The Son of god ‘are related to the birth of Kesar, his identity, his way of invasion on the areas of the monsters, the concept of his goddess and his horse etc.This research has a crucial role in the preservation of knowledge regarding the reality and myths of this epic Kesar. This is a guide for future scholars who can delve into the depth of this epic to know about the valuable insights regarding this epic and to enrich their understanding about this tale.