Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 8، November 2025 ، issue Number 114

Analysis and Exploration of Mythological Symbols in the Odes of Farrokhi Sistani

Marzieh Karimi , Farzad Abbasi (Author in Charge), Mahbobeh Zia Khodadadian

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Farrokhi Sistani is one of the great poets of the Khorasani style who, by mastering the art of poetry, especially odes, has presented symbolic and mythological images using ancient Iranian myths, especially based on the Shahnameh. This research aims to examine the reflection of ancient Iranian myths in the poetry of Farrokhi Sistani in order to analyze and evaluate the connection between the poetry of this great poet of the Khorasani style and the mythical heritage of Iran.

METHODOLOGY: The research method in this article is descriptive-analytical with the help of library studies and documentary methods, which have been carried out by examining Farrokhi"s odes and referring to Iranian mythological sources such as the Avesta, Shahnameh, Pahlavi texts, and contemporary research.

FINDINGS: In Farrokhi’s poems, traces of ancient Iranian myths can be seen, especially myths such as Fereydoun, Jamshid, Houshang, and prominent heroes such as Rostam, Esfandiar, and animals and sacred places such as Simorgh, Homa, Rakhsh, and Alborz Mountain, which serve the poet’s goals and objectives in the semantic and ideological structure of the poem.

CONCLUSION: The results of the research show that Farrokhi Sistani, by utilizing Iranian myths, especially with a special look at the Shahnameh, has recreated cultural identity and legitimized the Ghaznavid rulers, especially Sultan Mahmud of Ghaznavi, and the conquests and wars of the glorified ones. The use of these myths indicates the deep connection between Farrokhi Sistani’s poetry and Iranian mythological culture and symbols and its continuity in post-Islamic literature.

Keyword
Farrokhi Sistani. Mythological symbols. Khorasani style. Pra