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These are both "simurgh", a massive mythical bird in persian mythology. All about it could be found in "shahname", a book written by a very important Iranian writer "ferdowsi".
#traditional drawing#traditional art#realistic#realism#simurgh#iran#iranian#mythology#ancient persia#persian mythology#shahname#the book of Kings
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blorbo from my shows but "my shows" is the Shahname and "blorbo" is Rostam
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dug up a bunch of old books. my knees hurt, my soles hurt, my thighs hurt, my toes hurt, my back hurts, my arms hurt, my soul hurts-
#i found Shahname and a bunch of old newspaper too#and a bunch of books on old persian#all for.. a general devildom headcanons post haha.#also I'm going to buy an arabic dictionary and more persian/old persian/dwri persian things.. also books on history#and “dark psychology” i mean shit like tbmc and all#and demonolgy books if i could find some#and political books#oomf#no momey will be left for little me.#i was going to buy blackbutler manga but.. no#mine
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Hiya wolfy, a fellow fan of your gorgeous art here x3
Found you through mcyt, stayed for your amazing art and story telling :)
I just wanted to say that your recent art of Achilles is amazing, and I was really excited when I saw it because I'm working on a project for my uni and it involves Achilles!
I wanted to tell you about an amazing book on persian mythology, called shahname ferdosi, I thought you might like it? :D
It has a story about a hero called esfandiar, which is quite similar to Achilles' story, and in my project we're analyzing the similarities and differences of the two stories :3
I'm sorry this got really lengthy, TL;DR, I just wanted to tell you about shahname ferdosi since you seem to quite like mythology! Your art is amazing also, big fan! Have a nice day! :D
Ooooo that sounds really interesting!! I have got to start keeping track of all these recs so I can look them up later avsjsbsn
Fuck I'm starting another tag
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Lbr rather than combos in my case it'd more likely be the Classic of Poetry or the Shahname I'd be focusing on...
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'Descend from the orbit of the moon to the dark, black dust of the earth, and everywhere you will see nothing but fear and worry and sorrow. That's how it is with this transient world. Everything the sky does above us cannot be deciphered, for sometimes it brings battle and poison, and sometimes honey and love. Whether we are slain or die peacefully, there is no point in trying to figure out how or why. We must go when our time has come. So don't be sorry for the turning sky.'
Shahnameh - The Book of Kings, the national Epos of Persian world - The translation is based on the critical edition of
Abu'l-Qasem Ferdowsi edited by Djalal Khalegi-Motlagh.
‘The mind must be his friend and wisdom his teacher.’
History and legend
The conflict between Iran and Turan, which occupies a large part of the depiction in the Shahname up to the time of Kay Xosrau, goes back to a central event in mythology: the murder of Irag by his brothers Salm and Tur out of envy and jealousy. Their father Feridun had divided his kingdom between his sons. Salm got the west of the country and Tur the east as far as China, including the territories of the Turkic peoples. However, the youngest son, Irag, received the centrepiece of the empire, Iran itself. However, the name of the country Turan is derived from this Tur, and the long-lasting struggle of the Turanians against Iran in the Shahname is a reflection of Tur's envy of his brother Irag.
‘Promote humanity and justice, because the world here is transient and not permanent.‘
In terms of its development, the language of Ferdausi can be placed in the transition from late Middle Persian to New Persian. The stock of Arabic words in the Shahname is still very small compared to the later development in Persian literature.
Heraldry has a long tradition in Persia. Even in the very old Yast poems of the Avesta, whose date of origin can hardly be determined exactly, but in part probably dates back to the 10th century BC, there are references to great heroic deeds. Many of the proper names appearing in the Rostam Epic are already mentioned there, so that the later authors of heroic poetry could assume that their Zarathustrian readers or listeners were familiar with them. Such an account of the life and work of a hero was also called a "book of deeds" in Pahlavi poetry.
‘Whenever anger causes misfortune, hard rock becomes soft as wax.’
This tradition is also evident in the battle scenes, which depict duels between individual heroes rather than battles between large armies. It is particularly striking how attributes of strength and bravery were ascribed to the enemy, which was not only intended to envelop the victorious hero in greater glory because they had a strong opponent in front of them, but were also aspects of fair reporting.
His deeds permeate a large part of the Shahname. In contrast to his grandfather Sam, who is mentioned in Zoroastrian texts in connection with King Garasp, Rostam, his father Zal (who was raised by a Simorg because his father abandoned him due to his white hair, is incidentally my favorite character and his love for Rudabe a work of art of mutual reverence) and also his sons Sohrab and Faramarz do not appear in the Avesta.The legends formed around this group of characters, which also include the giant bird Simorg known from the Avesta and Rostam's horse Raxs (with what respect and love the animal is treated, Rostam: "The earth is my subject and Raxs is my throne."), are probably originally independent:Rostam and his ancestors are depicted in the Shahname as kings over Sistan, the great empire of the Sakers in the south-east of ancient Iran.In Ferdausi, Rostam is a Sagzi, a Saker. Perhaps this unknown figure comes from Parthian tradition and may be connected with the founding of a Scythian kingdom in eastern Iran in the 1st century.
‘The dumb cow just grazes and doesn't think about the butcher.’
Rostam is the greatest hero of Persian mythology, a symbol of loyalty to the king of Persia and Iran, and also the embodiment of a great and strong personality. He is of a noble nature and a devout man (unfortunately very addicted to wine, but surely this is also to show how well he can celebrate and how steadfastly he can drink…). Even today, many Iranians not only know his name, but also his heroic deeds.
‘Be glad in your heart, but free yourself from the world, for it consists only of deception and toil, and when it shows you a treasure, it already lets you down again.’
The linguistic beauty of Shahname is largely determined by the many images with which the poet paints his portrayal. The work also inspired me to write two poems and also gave me a different way of looking at the world for the future.
‘Reason and good behavior take different paths than fighting.’
'God created the world in such a way that everyone multiplies in pairs, because no multiplication is possible through one alone. Only God, the judge and creator, is completely alone, for he has neither companion nor partner nor friend. Everything he has created has come in pairs, sent on its way from the hidden nothingness. From the highest arch of heaven you receive this sign: The whole world is built like this. The world has been adorned by humanity, and only through it does everything precious receive its value.'
#world literature#Persian poetry#Ferdausi#literature#book#classic literature#Old Iran#Persia#Turan#myths and legends#heroes#Rostam#Persian culture#10th century
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Simorgh abode is on top of the Alborz mountains (Ghāf), and she lives nearby in a jungle. Every year she lays three eggs and each year her chicks are eaten by a serpent. If you could kill the serpent, she surely would take you home. #Alborz #mountain #AlborzMountains #Shahname #Simorgh #کوههای_البرز #کوه #البرز #شاهنامه #سیمرغ (at Alborz Mountains (bergskedja, lat 36,08, long 51,80)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsNXOU7gR8q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=skr0hwlyl8sg
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WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME ROSTAM WAS A MEMBER OF VAMPIRE WEEKEND . WHAT
#personal#how does this guy keep popping up in different aspects of my life#its a sign that i should read shahname dkfjj#if me n my crush both have interests tm on epic poems that would be romantic i think
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let's mark the day where I actually studied 👀 hopefully it will go on like this from now on lol
plus I liked how this pic came out
#photography#i was studying islamic iconography#since i already got christian iconography it was only fair#its pretty interesting really!!!! mostly Iran mythology...and Shahname which is pretty much the middle east İliad#there s a ton of names#but i like it!#might be my faveourite class#i think im gonna get a masters degree on art history
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Today I want to tell you about an interesting story from Ferdowsi’s Shahname (977-1010 CE). It’s a love story between Roudabeh رودابه and Zaal زال.
The interesting part in this story is the scene that seems to have inspired the German fairytale Rapunzel.
Roudabeh is the princess of a nearby land and Zaal is the prince of another land. Their relationship is in secret because Zaal’s father doesn’t approve of it (because Roudabeh’s father is a descendant of Zahhak ضحاک, an evil king that ruled over Persia for a thousand years and killed young men to feed the two snakes on his shoulders— I will tell you about this in another post)
But Zaal, deeply in love as he is, doesn’t care about such politics and keeps sending Roudabeh love letters and one day he actually goes to her palace to see her.
Roudabeh comes to the window and throws her long black hair down, telling Zaal to grab the hair and climb inside.
But unlike the prince in Rapunzel, Zaal refuses to grab his beloved’s hair, saying he would never do something that would hurt her. Instead he uses his rope to climb the wall and get into the princess’ bedroom.
Ultimately they do get married and Roudabeh gives birth to Rostam رستم, a very notable character in Shahnameh and an iconic figure in Persian literature.
#shahnameh#ferdowsi#persian mythology#persian peotry#persian fairytale#roudabeh and zaal#rostam#rapunzel#iran
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آمدی جانم به قربانت ولی حالا چرا
بی وفا حالا که من افتاده ام از پا چرا
نوشداروئی و بعد از مرگ سهراب آمدی
سنگدل این زودتر می خواستی حالا چرا
عمر ما را مهلت امروز و فردای تو نیست
من که یک امروز مهمان توام فردا چرا
نازنینا ما به ناز تو جوانی داده ایم
دیگر اکنون با جوانان نازکن با ما چرا
وه که با این عمرهای کوته بی اعتبار
این همه غافل شدن از چون منی شیدا چرا
شور فرهادم به پرسش سر به زیر افکنده بود
ای لب شیرین جواب تلخ سربالا چرا
ای شب هجران که یک دم در تو چشم من نخفت
اینقدر با بخت خواب آلود من لالا چرا
آسمان چون جمع مشتاقان پریشان می کند
در شگفتم من نمی پاشد ز هم دنیا چرا
در خزان هجر گل ای بلبل طبع حزین
خامشی شرط وفاداری بود غوغا چرا
شهریارا بی حبیب خود نمی کردی سفر
این سفر راه قیامت میروی تنها چرا
شهریار - غزلیات
You came, you who I would die for, but why now?
you who is disloyal, why now that I’ve fallen to my feet (1)
you are the medicine that has arrived after Sohrab’s (2) death
you who is stone hearted, you could have wanted this sooner, why now?
my life isn’t long enough for your todays and tomorrows
why leave things till tomorrow when I’m your guest today
my darling, I gave my youth to your coquetry
now go be coquettish with the youth, why me?
alas for these short and uncertain lives
why ignore the me who has gone insane because of your love so much
I asked with my head low with the eagerness of Farhaad (3)
oh sweet (4) lips, why give a bitter, vague answer
oh night of separation, where my eyes didn’t sleep for a moment
why do you keep singing lullabies to my sleepy fate
the sky is in chaos like the gathering of lovers
I’m amazed that the world doesn’t fall apart
in the autumn where you are away from the flower, oh sorrowful nightingale
silence is the way of loyalty, why are you creating chaos
oh Shahriyar, you shouldn’t have gone on a journey without your beloved
this journey is to the afterlife, why go alone
Shahriyar - Ghazaliyat
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1) it means when hardships finally manage to break you and you can’t get up again
2) a historical figure from the shahname who got killed by his dad. His dad finds out that the person he injured is his son so he sends people to get medicine but the king, being wary of them, makes sure that the medicine arrives late so that his son dies.
3) Farhaad is another historic figure from the story of Shirin and Khosrow who loved Shirin so much, he carved a stone mountain (mount bisotun) by himself and even dug a tunnel through it for her and later he gets tricked into thinking that she has died and kills himself.
4) Shirin is the name of the woman who Farhaad loved and the name means sweet.
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PERSIAN LITERATURE and its LITERARY WORKS
Hell and Heaven
which the souls of the dead must cross. Traditionally, if a soul’s good deeds outweigh the bad it is met by a beautiful woman (actually an embodiment of the deceased's life on earth), the bridge is broad and it can easily cross on its way to paradise; if not, the bridge becomes narrow, the soul encounters an ugly hag and falls into hell.
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Understanding how death and life interact allows the speaker to feel joy as well as regret and sadness. The speaker of Quatrain 99 believes he and his beloved might rebuild the universe to suit their wants. However, in Quatrain 100, his beloved is alone in the garden. The speaker asks Saki, the wine pourer, to "turn down an empty glass" on his grave in Quatrain 101. This final request signifies acceptance of the life-and-death cycle.
The Shah Namah
It's a religious, historical, and cultural tapestry that weaves together many strata of ancient and medieval Iranian civilization. The Shahname is a book that everyone should read, and those who can read it in the original Classical Persian are fortunate.
The Beautiful Queen of Persia
The book claims to explain how the Jewish holiday of Purim began to be observed. Esther, the Persian king Ahasuerus's (Xerxes I) attractive Jewish bride, and her cousin Mordecai persuade the king to reverse an order for the elimination of Jews throughout the empire.
The Prince of Persia
The fundamental teachings of "Prince of Persia" are true: love triumphs over evil; selfish ambition can ruin us all; and trust and mercy are essential for relationships and national security.
ARABIAN LITERATURE and its LITERARY WORKS
Arabian Nights (The Lady and her Five Suitors and Aladdin and the Magic Lamp)
In general, what makes these ladies admirable is their ability to be aggressive when they are upset. Assertiveness entails studying a variety of approaches to dealing with each scenario so that a person can select the approach that appears most appropriate for them on any given occasion. The women in the story then had to make decisions about how to deal with the problem. Both women are encouraged to notice and accept their feelings, which requires emotional intelligence.
The Food of Paradise Lebanese Literature
The conclusion of the fable Food of Paradise is that faith in God's name is insufficient. It is necessary to have trust in everything God has given us and will continue to provide us. Mullah Ibrahim, the primary character, was a devout Muslim who taught kids about Islam
LEBANESE LITERATURE and its LITERARY WORKS
The Sayings of the Brook
Simon who was called Peter
Peter's conversion following Christ's resurrection, on the other hand, is one of the most dramatic and profound. Peter delivered a stirring and uplifting discourse on the Day of Pentecost. The church increased rapidly day by day, thanks to the efforts of the other Apostles and disciples of Christ. Now that we've learned a little about Peter's life, let's go on to the next step. It's time to learn about the several important lessons he's learned during his life.
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Prahlad Bubbar The Div Akvan Throws Rustam into the Sea An Illustration to the Shahname of Firdausi Kashmir or Mughal Delhi, India early 19th century
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PERSIAN LITERATURE
-Persian literature is the jewel in the crown of Persian culture. It has profoundly influenced the literatures of Ottoman Turkey, Muslim India and Turkic Central Asia and been a source of inspiration for Goethe, Emerson, Matthew Arnold and Jorge Luis Borges among others.
Hell and Heaven
-SYMBOLISM HEAVEN- fulfilled desire HELL- soul on fire 67th Rubai Heaven but the Vision of the fulfilled Desire, and Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire, cast on darkness into which ourselves.
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
-Quatrain, a four-line poetic stanza, is called rubái in Farsi. Rubáiyát is the plural form of rubái. The Quatrains of Omar Khayyám is a straight English version of the title of this classic poem. (Farsi is an Iranian language that has been spoken since the ninth century AD.) Omar Khayyám's Rubáiyát reflects the carpe diem, or "seize the day," theme, which encourages individuals to enjoy the present moment and make the most of the little time they have.
The Shah Namah
-The Shahnameh, an epic poem that narrates the history of pre-Islamic Persia or Iranshahr, is considered a key masterpiece of Persian literature (Greater Iran). The Shahnameh is a collection of 62 stories told in 990 chapters and 50,000 rhymed couplets. The legendary, heroic, and historical eras are separated into three sections. The Shahname is a book that everyone should read, and those who can read it in the original Classical Persian are fortunate. Even if you don't know it, you can find it translated into a variety of languages.
The Beautiful Queen of Persia
-Esther, the Persian king Ahasuerus's (Xerxes I) attractive Jewish bride, and her cousin Mordecai persuade the king to reverse an order for the elimination of Jews throughout the empire. Haman, the king's chief minister, had planned the killing and had chosen the day by lot (purim). When Queen Esther decided to gather Shushan's Jews, fast, and face the king, she did boldly. She had the foresight to arrange the feasts and the foresight to make her requests on time. She also had the fortitude to beseech King Ahasuerus to save the Jews following Haman's death, as well as make other requests. Courage fosters courage, and courage breeds courage.
The Prince of Persia
-The Sands of Time, which offer mortals the ability to turn back time, are found in the sacred city of Alamut. Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal), the adopted son of Persia's king, receives a dagger that grants entry to the Sands to anyone wields it after spearheading an attack on the city. After being accused of murdering his father, Dastan flees with an Alamut princess named Tamina (Gemma Arterton). The duo must defend the ancient treasure from sinister powers while also uncovering the identity of the king's killer.
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Rustam and Suhrab
This has been the most tragic episodes of the Shahname. It is a poem of Suhrab's account in search of his father who he had not seen for many years. He is a warrior for the Tartars, he engages in a battle with Persian forces. Suhrab was really dedicated to fight nit realizing that the chieftain of their opponent is his real father, Rustam.
On the other side, Rustam was unaware that he had a son with Princess Tahmina. Suhrab challenged him in a single battle.
Rustam accepted the challenge and he had killed Suhrab, when Suhrab was ready to accept death, he accounts how he loved his father and then Rustam discovered the bracelet of Suhrab which is very identical to the bracelet of their little angel early years ago. Rustam is very disappointed to himself yet the sad reality is that he can't turn back time.
Troy (Trojan War)
Personally, it has been one of my favorite stories in Mythology. Its main characters are Achilles, Hector, Helen, Paris, Priam and Agamemnon.
Achilles is the central's character of Homer's Iliad, son of Thetis and Peleus and the lover of Bresei. Hector is a Trojan Prince, heir to Priam. He acted as leader of Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy. Helen is also knows as "The face that launched a thousand ships". Paris is best known to his lustful attachement to Helen and younger brother of Hector. Priam is the legendary king of Troy while Agamemnon is the King of Mycenae, the brother of Menelaus.
In the movie, the Trojan War started when Paris abducted Helen from Sparta to Troy. In addition according to my further research, "The war originated from a quarrel between the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, after Eris, the goddess of strife and discord gave them the Apple of Discord, marked for the fairest."
I notice that the Greeks are little tougher than the Trojans. Greeks sacks the city of Troy when they came up with a brilliant idea such as the legendary Trojan Horse that contains a lot of Greeks soldiers inside. Unawarely, Trojans taught it was a gift from Apollo.
Overall, I really enjoy the movie, it was a treasure worth remembering, very fascinating and memorable.
The Odyssey
Homer's The Odyssey had been published probably around 700 B.C.
Its main characters are Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, and Athena. Its major themes are spiritual growth, loyalty, hospitality, vengeance and appearance versus reality.
Homer tagged Odysseus as a witty and clever man ( Witty Odysseus).
His wife Penelope had many suitors who really wanted to be the new King of Ithaca. His son Telemachus, always desire to have a father figure. He really wanted to meet Odysseus that he went to Menelaus to ask for his father.
The Odyssey ends as Odysseus returned home with the help of Athena and he won a content to prove his identity, and he alas retake the throne of Ithaca.
(Photos from: Google)
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